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May 8, 2016
Chanel 2016-17 Cruise Collection | CHANEL
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2016-17 Cruise Collection
On May 3rd, in Havana, the capital of the Republic of Cuba, CHANEL presented its 2016-17 Cruise Collection. The show took place on Paseo del Prado, a street lined with bronze lion statues created in 1928 by a French landscape architect, which Mademoiselle Chanel herself once adored. The collection, filled with Karl Lagerfeld's playful spirit, was attended by numerous celebrities who thoroughly enjoyed the show.
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Paseo del Prado, a street beloved by Mademoiselle Chanel, becomes the runway
On May 3rd, in Havana, the capital of the Republic of Cuba, Karl Lagerfeld unveiled a revolutionary and playful cruise collection. The show was held on Paseo del Prado, a street lined with bronze lion statues, created in 1928 by a French landscape architect, which Mademoiselle Chanel herself once adored.
The show opened with Stella Tennant wearing a Panama hat by Maison Michel. Models then paraded down the promenade in looks that blended masculine and feminine elements with a subtly provocative flair. A key feature was the "guayabera," a traditional Cuban shirt with pockets and epaulets, which Karl Lagerfeld referred to as the "Cuban tux."
Jackets and dresses emphasizing the neckline, berets reminiscent of Che Guevara, and motifs of classic cars and tropical flora—these youthful, energetic pieces were rendered in vibrant colors like yellow, pink, orange, turquoise, and light green, evoking the baroque charm of Old Havana.
Tilda Swinton ©CHANEL
Gisele Bündchen ©CHANEL
Alice Dellal ©CHANEL
The show was attended by numerous celebrities, including CHANEL ambassadors Vanessa Paradis, Gisele Bündchen, Alice Dellal, and Gaspard Ulliel, as well as Tilda Swinton, Geraldine Chaplin, Caroline de Maigret, and Langley Fox Hemingway, all of whom thoroughly enjoyed the event.
Chanel 2016-17 Cruise Collection Looks