It seems Karl Lagerfeld tries to one-up himself with every Chanel runway show he stages [1]. For Spring '16, the designer literally took his collection to new heights, transforming Grand Palais into a very stylish airport, home to Chanel Airlines.
Guests flashed their boarding passes and checked in at Terminal 2C (we see what you did there, Karl), and took their seats, waiting wide-eyed for this season's debut. There was a fresh take on Coco's signature [2] tweed suit, luxe, quilted suitcases we'd kill to tote around, and quite a few famous faces — from Kendall Jenner, who led the model pack, to Cara Delevingne, who sat front row and greeted the Kaiser after takeoff.
Read on for 15 things you need to know about the fabulous-as-ever Chanel [3] show, which, all things considered, was actually pretty fly.
The Atmosphere Felt Like a Real Airport
Just don't try to take your Chanel No. 5 perfume through security!
Luggage carts? Check!
Flight Attendants Tended to the Guests
A-Lister Guests Checked In With Their Boarding Passes
Lily-Rose Depp
Vanessa Paradis
Anna Wintour
Corey Gamble and Kris Jenner
Anna Dello Russo and Giovanna Battaglia
Janelle Monae
Leigh Lezark
Liu Wen
Cara Delevingne Enjoyed the Show From the Front Row!
She took a seat next to St. Vincent [4].
Kendall Jenner Walked in 2 Different Looks
She sported the skirts-over-pants trend in leather.
And showed off a flashy tweed suit that got played up with metallics and a coordinating handbag.
But Plenty of Other Famous Models Took the Runway, Too
Binx Walton
Edie Campbell
Lindsey Wixson
Stella Maxwell
The Tweed Was in Abundance as Always
Karl updated the iconic look with a flared pant silhouette.
The Models Matched Their Luggage
Airplane Prints Were Splashed on Cozy Separates
That we'd totally wear for a long flight.
Mirrored Sunglasses Aren't Going ANYWHERE
The Slider Sandals Have a Secret . . .
They light up!
There Was Gorgeous Quilted Luggage
And Graphic Circle Bags
Kendall Paid Cara a Visit During the Show
#CaKe takes the airport.
Karl Lagerfeld Greeted His Favorite Muses After the Show
But first, he picked up this printed scarf, which one of the models lost while scurrying to the gate!
He posed with Lily-Rose Depp.
He gave Cara and Hudson Kroenig a warm hug.
