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Chanel creative director Virginie Viard opted for a low-key rendition of haute couture for the French fashion house's fall-winter runway show on Tuesday, sending out a mix of long, full-skirted dresses and tweed ensembles with slightly relaxed fits. (REUTERS/Johanna Geron)
Margaret Zhang, Sigourney Weaver and guests attend the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2022-2023 collection show in Paris, France. (REUTERS/Johanna Geron)
Anna Wintour also attended the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2022-2023 collection show.(REUTERS/Johanna Geron)
The label took to a horse arena on the outskirts of Paris, building a set that played with optical effects, with geometric patterns running at a slant while large silver globes hung from the ceiling. (REUTERS/Johanna Geron)
The show opened with a projection of Pharrell Williams playing a drum set, with grinding electronic music in the background. (REUTERS/Johanna Geron)
When the soundtrack suddenly switching to soothing vocals, out came a wavy-haired model in a lime green skirt and jacket kicking off the fashion line-up. Others followed, zig-zagging across the floor, in beige, pale pinks, and all-black looks. (REUTERS/Johanna Geron)
Closing the show, even the traditional bride in an all-white wedding dress looked relaxed, her hands thrust in front pockets. A simple white bow placed on her head, the tails of the ribbon left streaming down behind. (REUTERS/Johanna Geron)
Low heels and floppy hats added to the casual flavor of the lineup, shimmery embellishments kept to a minimal. (REUTERS/Johanna Geron)
Jackets were paired with loose trousers or skirts that swished around the ankles, with pockets and rows of buttons punctuating the house's signature tweeds, in various patterns, including stripes. (REUTERS/Johanna Geron)
A model presents a creation by designer Virginie Viard as part of her Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2022-2023 collection show for fashion house Chanel in Paris. (REUTERS/Johanna Geron)
A creation by designer Virginie Viard at the Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2022-2023 collection show for Chanel in Paris. (REUTERS/Johanna Geron)
The haute couture shows run through July 7 in Paris. (REUTERS/Johanna Geron)
