Chanel’s cruise show, staged annually in May, steals the thunder with its show at the Cap d’Antibes. The collection was classy and chic, moving away from Karl Lagerfeld’s previous free-spirited motorbike Resort offering which he showed in Saint Tropez last May. Some 50 models – including Karl’s five model “sons” – languorously strolled towards the pink sunset before an audience that included Princess Caroline of Monaco, Blake Lively, Clemence Poesy, newcomer actress Marine Vacth, rock star Vanessa Paradis and Rachel Bilson.
Leading the sophisticated pack was Kristen McMenamy in a black and white one-piece swimsuit and floaty robe. This was followed by a series of lavender and lemon Forties-style suits, paired with dashing, new linen boots with open toes; and then segued into ecru and black into a collection featuring pleated dresses with embroideries and crystal tinged cocktail dresses. Underlining the classily elegant message, couturier Karl attired the entire cast in nearly 100 pieces of fine jewelry.
Chanel swimsuits were embedded with literally millions of dollars worth of diamonds. Evening columns with pearls peeped through chiffon and brooches looked like small emerald explosions, making this possibly the most extravagant fashion show ever in terms of high-power jewelry.
Post show, guests imbibed champagne or fragrant red wine from Rauzan Segla, the famed Bordeaux vineyard of Chanel’s owners, the hyper discreet Wertheimer family.
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