Today in Paris, Karl Lagerfeld left his audience very satisfied after experiencing Chanel’s Haute Couture Spring 2015 Fashion Show. Undoubtedly, Lagerfeld chose a unique and eye-catching theme which was a garden party complete with origami colorful flowers that you would see in a tropical rainforest, palm trees and banana leaves. The entire runway was a lush, fantastical garden installation that actually moved at some points. After seeing footage online, I saw the models as these wonderful flowers coming to life from the installation. The show started with a gardening-boy carrying around a Chanel watering can (wouldn’t be anything less now would it?), wearing a straw hat and cropped pants. The actual haute couture garments consisted of all of the colors that you would find in nature.
The textures were very organic and some pieces were complete with silk flower appliqués, sequin embroidery, tulle and a touch of sparkle. The finale of the show ended with an amazing wedding dress that had a full trailing skirt made of fabric flowers. Rather than your traditional flower-girls walking down the aisle at a wedding, this bride had flower-boys following her as she proceeded down the runway; holding extravagant in beauty and size, bouquets. As I scrolled through each look, I was fascinated at how cohesive and exact the looks were to the theme.
Of course, I expect the absolute best from a Chanel show, but it is so nice to see fashion shows that stand alone and are truly original in all aspects. As more and more designers catch on to what makes a show so successful, it is hard to remain fresh and brand new. Karl Lagerfeld definitely has proved himself as a leader not only in designing clothes, but creating a wonderful runway experience that has never been thought of before. I found myself sucked into the articles that I was reading this morning as I am usually attracted to whimsical, vibrant and exciting fashion. Chanel's show is something that I dream to experience one day.
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