Unveiled in Paris last spring, Chanel reprised its, Chinese Odyssey, cruise collection in Chengdu, in a set inspired by Karl Lagerfeld’s décor. Invited to China for the Cruise show, actresses, brand ambassadors and friends of the House travelled to the Sichuan capital.
Chanel Grecian-inspired collection, ‘The Modernity in Antiquity’ in Chengduwas showcased on a set with Doric columns. In his inspiration notes, Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld said that he is not interested in actual countries for inspiration: “It had nothing to do with a country. Reality is of no interest to me. I use what I like. My Greece is an idea.”