THE FINALE

This time, the maverick took a break from traditional white to go green. Exquisite embroidery in the shape of leaves (like those worn by members of the French Academy) embellished the tweed redingote-effect jacket and booties, giving the mint hue a zingy lift. What also made this exceptional was Sudanese-australian Adut Akech, who became Chanel’s second couture bride of colour, following Alek Wek in 2004. With the sun blazing through Grand Palais’ glass domes, this season’s bride made for a refreshing dose of change.