Chanel gets curvy

It was delicate couture magic with a hint of reality for Chanel.

The sports- infused display saw sparkling smooth oval shoulders and curved collars define the silhouette on fastidiously embroidered gowns and skirt suits.

This curved aesthetic— apparent also in oversize bulbous chignons, curved cork platforms and unusual double- eye makeup— was inspired by the 1932 cubist sculpture “Head of aWoman” by Pablo Picasso.

But this was very much a contemporary collection at times— with assorted iPhone pockets hanging loosely from the models’ waists.

The eveningwear got somewhat more enchanted— with strapless dresses or pants with a train complemented by painted capes with rhinestones, wide- cut boleros or embroidered jackets.

There were fairy- like touches— like a pale pink silk gown, with Tinkerbell- like zigzags cut into a tiered skirt and large diaphanous cuffs.

A glimmering cape in lame and chiffon on model- of- the- minute Gigi Hadid also added to the magical vibe.