With the plush gardens of the Chateau de Versailles (Versailles Palace) as his backdrop, Karl Lagerfeld presented the 2012 Chanel Cruise Collection! The event, held Monday in Paris, France was a refreshing spectacle of 18th century opulence. The finely manicured grounds of the palace provided an ideal setting in which to showcase the embellished collection. Singer Vanessa Paradis commented “The palace is the perfect place for Chanel. You couldn’t imagine anything better. ”
Lace and Chanel’s signature tweed were components of many pieces, contradicting the androgynous aesthetic created by menswear-inspired trousers and gold platform sneakers.
Designer Karl Lagerfeld
Mr. Lagerfeld commented on the show’s eccentricity stating, “The image of France has been a little sad: the gray uniform of Europe. I wanted to give France back some lightness.”
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