There's a reason you won't see two of the world's most talked-about models [1] on the Victoria's Secret runway in London [2]. Both Cara Delevingne and Kendall Jenner had other plans [3] to walk in Chanel's lavish Métiers d'Arts Show. Each year, Karl Lagerfeld draws the style crowd to an extravagantly themed presentation — and this year, he set his sights on an Austrian palace.
Like the set, the clothes were decadent and a little over-the-top, featuring oversize accessories and killer footwear we'll likely spot on the soles of fashion's street style darlings. But, as always, the real spectacle was who walked — and this year, Kendall and Cara put on a show of their own. Keep scrolling for the runway's biggest moments.
The Palace
Always the showman, Karl held this year's presentation at the Schloss Leopoldskron palace. Not too shabby.
Kendall's Boots
The future footwear of street style stars everywhere.
Cara's Covered-Up Look
A far cry from her Victoria's Secret getup [4] last year.
Lindsey Wixson's Feathered Hat
Channeling Captain Hook?
Those Hair-Muffs
Yes, those were earmuffs made of braided hair.
Those Shoes
Lara Stone's dress may have been demure, but those buckled knee-highs were anything but.
Kendall and Cara's Finale
The two models of the moment capped it all off, hand in hand.
Cara and Karl's Kiss
The two shared a peck postshow.
Kendall and Cara Cuddling
The two pals stayed close after the runway, too.
The Decadence
As lavish as the clothes on the runway.
Cara Being Cara
After the runway, the model switched her look for something more comfortable and made friends with kid model, Hudson Kroenig, who kept his lederhosen on.