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With his usual sense for high drama, Lagerfeld transformed the Grand Palais into a fairytale version of Parisian luxury.
A silver statue of Coco Chanel, the brand's founder, took centre-stage surrounded by clothes which paid homage to Parisian chic. The overall effect was heavy on glamour and chintz but confined to a narrow color palate of blacks, whites, purples and mauves.
"I liked it, it's very Coco, very 1930s but with the Karl touch to it, that kind of gothic touch," said Italian model Eliza Sednaoui. "I'm here because I like the man behind the line and the people who put it together."
Lagerfeld kicked off the show with classic Chanel suits in silver and grey wool, paired with stark, white, structured jackets and heavy black skirts.
Slimming styles
Tailoring was close to the body – pencil skirts hugged the knees and lower legs were covered in trouser-like transparent stockings bisected with a stripe of black felt.
Tight and pinched like lamp shades, full-length skirts trailed the runway, and all-black evening dresses bristled with a beetle-like clusters of jewels that twinkled in the glare of stage prop street lamps.
"There is such a strong Paris feel to the whole collection, it's really magical," said actress Diane Kruger.
Chanel's latest display struck a distinctly more dressed-up note with delicate face veils, hats and some formal gowns that might have emerged from a Victorian dressmaker.
As rival house Dior muddles through a transition phase in the search for a new head designer, Chanel played its role as standard bearer for Parisian fashion to the hilt.
Do you think Dior will make a comeback next season, should they find a replacement for Galliano?
A silver statue of Coco Chanel, the brand's founder, took centre-stage surrounded by clothes which paid homage to Parisian chic. The overall effect was heavy on glamour and chintz but confined to a narrow color palate of blacks, whites, purples and mauves.
"I liked it, it's very Coco, very 1930s but with the Karl touch to it, that kind of gothic touch," said Italian model Eliza Sednaoui. "I'm here because I like the man behind the line and the people who put it together."
Lagerfeld kicked off the show with classic Chanel suits in silver and grey wool, paired with stark, white, structured jackets and heavy black skirts.
Slimming styles
Tailoring was close to the body – pencil skirts hugged the knees and lower legs were covered in trouser-like transparent stockings bisected with a stripe of black felt.
Tight and pinched like lamp shades, full-length skirts trailed the runway, and all-black evening dresses bristled with a beetle-like clusters of jewels that twinkled in the glare of stage prop street lamps.
"There is such a strong Paris feel to the whole collection, it's really magical," said actress Diane Kruger.
Chanel's latest display struck a distinctly more dressed-up note with delicate face veils, hats and some formal gowns that might have emerged from a Victorian dressmaker.
As rival house Dior muddles through a transition phase in the search for a new head designer, Chanel played its role as standard bearer for Parisian fashion to the hilt.
Do you think Dior will make a comeback next season, should they find a replacement for Galliano?
