Everyone Gets a Front-Row Seat to the Chanel Show — Including You
With every Chanel collection he debuts, Karl Lagerfeld seems to one-up himself. But the iconic designer just proved the easiest way to impress the fashion world is by turning to the past. Karl staged his Fall '16 runway at the Grand Palais in Paris. Gold chairs faced back-to-back in a traditional salon, so every guest got a front-row seat.
Though that adds a little pressure — the focus being solely on the clothes — Mr. Lagerfeld pulled off the stunt, opting to show classic tweed sets in a mostly black-and-white color scheme, layers of pearl necklaces, and embellished strap-on hats, sure to become fast favorites. Read on to catch all the little details, see who showed to sit front row, and watch as your favorite It girls like Gigi and Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Lindsey Wixson, and more turned into modern-day Cocos.
The Show Was Staged at the Grand Palais in Paris
Invites Offered a Sneak Peek of the Seating Arrangements
Everyone Got a Front-Row Seat
You Can Imagine the Models Had to Walk Long and Far
Even Puppy Bags Had to Go Through Security
The Salon Was Gorgeous
Sunlight Cast Into the Room as the Models Took the Runway
Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Sat Front Row
Willow Might Have Taken the Most Epic #Chanelfie of All
Karen Elson Attended With Her Velvet Green Clutch
And Karl Lagerfeld Posed For Photos With Pharrell and His Wife, Helen Lasichanh
Kris Jenner Showed Up Wearing a Chainstrap Chanel Muffler
Now We Kind of Need 1 Too
The Models Posed Backstage in Their Chanel Looks
All the Chanel It Girls Were in Attendance
Kendall Jenner Walked in a Baby-Pink Puffer Dress
Bella Hadid's Look Was More Classic Coco
Gigi Wore a Metallic Quilted Set
Lindsey Wixson Debuted the Most Gorgeous Evening Dress
We can't wait to see this one on the red carpet.
The Strap-On Hats Took a Fresh Silhouette
Some Were Finished With Pearls
Layers of Pearls and Feathers Shook on By
But They Were Pretty to Admire up Close, Too
We Were Particularly Fond of This Long Pussy-Bow Collar
But There Were Plenty of Breezy White Dresses to Go Around
Metallics Were Played Up by Shimmering Accessories
From bracelets to bags.
The Boots Were Sensible
And Came Offered in Plenty of Flashy Colorways
Denim Made an Appearance Too
The Puffer Look Was Refined With the Addition of Leather
Models Strutted by One Another During the Finale
We see you, Kenny.