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Karl Lagerfeld probably knows the eighteenth century better than any other couturier, which is why he chose a mock Tuileries-style setting to show this season's couture collection, in the ateliers of the Paris Opéra, no less.
Sticking mainly to his trademark black and white, the collection appeared full of classical elegance at first glance. Look a little closer however, and the details steal the show...
References to historical costumes were mixed with Coco's standards for elegant dressing - her beloved tweed, straight sleeves and tulle skirting loomed large. Add a china and pocelain palette of duck-egg blue, pearly ivory and dusty rose, then sit back and watch a master at work as he juggles light and dark contrasts and wry details - think tailored sleeves and the 'little Marquis' look, complete with black feathered wig and cascading tulle.
Evening frocks crowned the show, with a remarkable pannier dress worthy of a Watteau piece, remixed for 2005 with a frothy tumble of black chiffon and draped muslin.
It will be a very Louis XV summer at Chanel this year, with Largerfeld once again mixing classic Chanel style with on-trend details to keep his look fresh.
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by PMM and KM
Photos: PO'R
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