A stroll down the Seine served as the inspiration for Chanel’s Autumn/Winter 2018-19 haute couture collection this morning as Karl Lagerfeld reconstructed Paris’s famous river bank, complete with a miniature replica of the Academie Francaise, inside the Grand Palais.
Complete with the iconic Bouquinistes stalls, which lined the catwalk and were stocked with second-hand Chanel literature, the backdrop served as the perfect setting for an offering which was typically Parisian.
From the sharp suits to the jewel-encrusted gowns, all of the house’s signature codes were accounted for in a collection which sought to honour Coco Chanel’s legacy as a bastion of French fashion, whilst ensuring its enduring appeal amongst a modern-day couture client.
As a result, classic little black dresses and tweed jackets were showcased together with contemporary party pieces including glittering bodices and sheer thigh-split skirts.
Scroll the gallery above for all the looks from the Chanel Couture show.