19 Chanel Runway Sets That Were Absolutely Outrageous
We know this much to be true: Karl Lagerfeld was a stickler for detail. His intricate Chanel designs took center stage during the house's many fashion shows during any given year. Throughout his 30-plus-year reign at Chanel, Karl took the grand display of clothing one step further by creating a whole world in which to showcase his designs. We're celebrating Karl's legacy by looking back at his most over-the-top presentations all over the world. There have been so many amazing themes and sets in Chanel's spectacular shows, and here are our absolute favorites.
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Chanel's Beach, Spring 2019
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Chanel Travels to Space, Fall 2017
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Chanel Pays Homage to Coco's Famous Mirrored Staircase, Spring Haute Couture 2017
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Inside the Atelier, Fall/Winter 2016 Haute Couture
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Chanel Looks Back to Tradition in the Grand Palais, Fall/Winter 2016
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Chanel Takes It to the Dollhouse, Spring/Summer 2016 Haute Couture
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A Very Fashionable Protest, Spring/Summer 2015
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Chanel Goes Global, Fall/Winter 2013
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Chanel's First Jet Adventure, Spring/Summer 2012 Haute Couture
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An Homage to an Iconic Jacket, Spring/Summer 2008 Haute Couture
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A Fashionable Apocalypse, Fall/Winter 2011
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A Parisian Streetscape, Fall/Winter 2011 Haute Couture
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Crystals, Fall/Winter 2012
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An Homage to Renewable Energy, Spring/Summer 2013
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Don't Mess With Texas, Métiers d'Art 2013
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A Chanel Casino, Fall/Winter 2015 Haute Couture
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Chanel Airways, Spring/Summer 2016
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A French Bistro, Fall/Winter 2015
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