Paris Fashion week is when the whose who of fashion come out to play. It's where you will see shows like Guiltier, Burberry and of course Chanel. We expect big elaborate themes and collections which have us crying into our wallets, this year was no different. Karl Lagerfeld, the genius that he is, created his own version of a typical Parisian street 'Boulevard Chanel' which even included puddles by the curb.
Models spilled onto the street, walking either alone or in twos and threes casually chatting to each other. It didn't have a runway show feel, instead it was like you stumbled across the world most stylish street with stylish people just living there fabulous lives. Although I would have liked to see models in stupidly high heels trying to get up the curb, tripping over the rivets in the road and various other things you see in city streets, Karl choose not to feature high heeled shoes “It’s not the red carpet, It’s the street.”
Lagerfeld managed to create a collection that could be easily worn by everyone. There was pin stripe pant suits, micro minis and fabulous coats. But he did it in an eccentric way, shirt dresses styled over skirts, crisp shirts with strange detailing and minis over pants. Not to mention a cocktail dress made out of rectangle pewter tiles arranged into a stunning mosaic pattern. It was all about layering and details - any outfit can be completed with a Chanel bag.
The collection had all the Chanel elements we know and love, the striped cardigan dress made a comeback and so did the oh-so-famous tweed. Tweed was Lagerfeld's choice for coats and my favourite garment in the collection. It was colourful, bright and reversible, boasting a hand painted floral-esque silk print on the inner side. The print also appeared on boots throughout.
The show was more than just about the latest Chanel collection, Lagerfeld use this show to make a point; we are all different, we have different background but we all have the ability to make changes. Lagerfeld showed this by using models of various ages and backgrounds. Showing that the runway, like the real world, can be diverse. But why stop there? The show ended with a demonstration complete with pro-fashion, pro-feminism placards such as 'make fashion not war', 'free freedom' and 'her story'. Of course a Chanel demonstration isn't going to change the way we all thing but it's awesome that designers are trying to make a stand, it's 2014 so let's make the world a better place for everyone.
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