PFW: Chanel

Chanel Runway

Fur Helmets 

Paris fashion week is a time when the most prestigious designers come together to show the world there newest collections and Chanel is by far the most popular and anticipated show every season. Karl Lagerfeld introduce his latest creations to the fashionistas on March 5th under a ornate glass ceiling, at the Grand Palais. The beautiful round runway had a gigantic globe in the center with tiny Chanel flags marking where the brand is sold.  

The look that Chanel gave this season was sporty chic. Lagerfeld worked Coco Chanel's classic and timeless designs into pieces that have definitely been on trend with what we have already seen from fashion week, such as oversized coats and chunky knit sweaters. Chanel is famous for their signature tweed jackets and Lagerfeld gave a modern twist on this look for the latest show. He remade the classic tweed jacket into a fringe tunic that was worn over a hoodie that gave it a modern and edgy look. He also did a longer version of the tweed jacket and put patches of the tweed fabric onto jeans. In terms of accessories the models, who wore fur helmets and glittery eye make up, carried oversized quilted leather clutches and lego like clothes (which were popular bags carried by people throughout fashion week) and chain-decorated biker boots were definitely the shoe of choice!

Overall I was pleased with Lagerfeld's newest collection! Although it wasn't as breathtaking as some of his recent collections he had some great commercial pieces that will keep Chanel fans coming back for more!