5 Things About Chanel’s Fall 2017 Show

Karl Lagerfeld has transformed Grand Palais, Chanel’s regular show venue, into many things. Last season, he turned it into a Data Center, full of CPUs and wires. This season, the geeky mood continues with something spectacular. Themed #ChanelGroundControl, the show takes on a futuristic theme, with nothing less than a spaceship as centerpiece. When the models come out, it becomes clear that Lagerfeld cleverly juxtaposes the futuristic set with retro ideas of futurism on the clothes. The girls’ hair is made into a bouffant, in an ode to 1968’s sexy futuristic movie: Barbarella.

#1 Karl really did launch a spaceship

Even though it did not reach the space, the rocket was launched at the end of the show, reaching the Grand Palais’ ceiling and emulated lots of “smoke”. What a way to end the fashion weeks!

#2 Chanelarella, Chanel’s new muse

In his effort to go back to the future, Lagerfeld channels 1968’s Barbarella (an iconic titular role played by Jane Fonda). All the girls in the show wear their hair in a bouffant, accentuated with wide headbands. The 60s reference, when met with the futuristic elements, create a very interesting juxtaposition.

#3 Next big things: space blanket and boots with toe cap

It is a fashion show, amid ready-to-wear, and Chanel did not forget that for a second. Space blanket, in its metallic glory, was worn as shawl on the girls. Besides, taking its toe cap signature to the next level, Chanel creates knee-high boots accentuated with the famed toe cap. 

#4 Cara Delevingne mixes Chanel with Supreme

There’s a lot of issues that surrounds the combination of high-end and high-street brands, but Cara Delevingne seems to not sweat it. Attending the show, the it girl combines nautical-themed Chanel outfit with Supreme boxers. That’s a front-rower attitude.

#5 Introducing the Chanel men

Father-son Brad and Hudson Kroenig are regulars in Chanel shows, but this time around, Lagerfeld brings in a total of 7 male models to the show. Wearing all-white (well, broken white) outfits, the men conjure up a group of sleek men from the future. Kind of the fashion’s version of Star Trek crew.