This is an archive article published on January 25, 2023

Chanel hits playful note at haute couture show in Paris

The opening look set the tone - an ivory, double breasted coat, buttoned snuggly across the chest before flaring out, the feathery fringe of a miniskirt poking out below.

Virginie Viard, paris haute couture week

A model presents a creation by designer Virginie Viard as part of her Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 collection show for fashion house Chanel in Paris. (REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes)

By: Reuters

2 min readParisJan 25, 2023 03:50 PM IST First published on: Jan 25, 2023 at 03:50 PM IST

Chanel creative director Virginie Viard took a spirited direction for the French fashion house’s spring haute couture show, sending models out of hulking, stylized animals crafted from cardboard and wood.

They emerged, one at a time, circling the towering statues like ringmasters, in bouncy, cheerleader miniskirts, floral jumpsuits and shimmery tweed jackets.

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The opening look set the tone – an ivory, double-breasted coat, buttoned snuggly across the chest before flaring out, the feathery fringe of a miniskirt poking out below.

On her head, the model wore a black top hat, its brim gently sloped, while flat sling-back shoes accentuated her long, bare legs.