Haute couture tweed, feathers and mirrors at Chanel
ALWAYS keenly awaited, the Chanel show, which was held in the Grand Palais, kicked off the third day in the French capital's haute couture week. For the occasion the Parisian monument had been specially decorated with a reflective tiled floor and mirrors erected on large panels.
Tweed, pearls, bows most of the signature details favoured by Gabrielle Chanel, which have since become emblems of the French fashion house, were on display in this 2017 Spring/Summer Haute Couture collection. Modernised by Karl Lagerfeld, they were a decorative feature on retro and, in some cases, art deco-inspired pieces that combined tulle, organza, satin, silver and reflective materials to play on textures and contrasts.
Suits and evening dresses
In this latest collection, the French fashion house largely set aside trousers to focus on evening dresses and suits with skirts. These were mainly in tweed and pastel colors, and cut in styles that were evocative of different decades.
For his evening dresses, Karl Lagerfeld opted for a dazzling mix of materials. Tulle and tweed, lace and tweed, and satin silver material were deployed on voluminous dresses, and high-waisted sheath- like gowns with added decoration from feathers, bows and pearls.
As for accessories, Chanel presented a range of hats to match specific suits, which were delicately posed on models' tied back and flattened hair. Lavallieres and belts were also on show, as were the pearls that adorned models' ankles.
To conclude the show, Karl Lagerfeld chose to call on Vanessa Paradis and Johnny Depp's daughter, Lily-Rose Depp, whose links with the fashion house have gone from strength to strength in recent seasons. The young woman modelled a voluminous pink dress decorated with multiple flounces.