PFW: Chanel Haute Couture S/S'13

The Kaiser created a mini forest inside the Grand Palais for his Spring Haute Couture showcase, and the models came out looking like birds from the Snow Queen's gardens. Adorned with feathery fascinators and a Kubrick-esque smoky eye, the Chanel girls glided down the runway in beautiful demure dresses in ethereal white, navy and black- classic and chic but not so austere thanks to an interlude of romantic floral accents. Classic Chanel elements were present; the LBD, camelias, tweed bouclés, and clean lines topped off by incredibly chic (there's no other word for it!) thigh high boots in lace and starlight silver leather. Finishing off the collection was the parade of snowy bridal dresses trimmed with a cloud of feathers, lace and pearl beading. Lagerfeld's silhouette was as willowy as ever with closed shoulders and closely fitted skirts, save for a couple of billowing chiffon dresses- which only emphasised the elegant, birdlike feel of the collection.

  

[images: Showstudio]