Karl's 'Dream House' was inspired by ecology, which is translated in the set and the collection. The a large wooden house positioned amongst the vibrant lawn created Chanel's alluring garden with lily ponds surrounding. Watching snippets from the show appear on social media for some baffling reason made me feel almost emotional as hadn't ever been blown away by a couture collection until now.
"Gabrielle was the queen of beige" declared Karl, recognising that the fashion house hadn't done a collection of the sort. Whilst we would all expect a couture collection to be made from the most elaborate of materials, featuring the most breath taking of embroidery (which it later did), Karl took his eco-ideas to help produce and design clothes, having designers hand make fabrics from a wealth of raw materials including wood shavings and woven yarn. Acknowledging nature was really the high point of the show. Everything was pure and simply pleasing to the eye.
A different leading man began the show, a model himself opening one of the doors on the house using a remote control. Ironic, I know. Karl wished for models to appear eco-friendly yet involved technology, taking form in Chanel smart phone cases. The starting looks were simple, hues of beige and hints of navy and black. Pencil skirts with room to move at the back, structured jackets resembling the classic Chanel suit with accentuated shoulders and two toned wedges. The item of clothing I was sure happy to see appear on the runway were culottes. No reason in particular, just that I purchased a pair a couple of days ago and my boyfriend commented on the fact I looked like a clown - My response... just you wait and see.
As the show progressed spring/summer colours made a brief appearance in the form of the most breathtaking iridescent maxi dress. The fabric itself was woven with silver metallic threads which were also used to make small 'tiles' gathered upon the upper half of the garment, contrasting the gossamer of fabric floating around the models silhouette. The tiles gave formation enhancing the structure. Organza capes embroidered with rhinestones and delicately painted, chased the runway. For me this was the pinnacle of the show. Pieces worn underneath were also heavily embellished matching every single last detail on the capes. Karl was still able to emphasise silhouettes making the capes sheer.
Au revoir mes beautés
BroganRose. x
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