I woke up this morning like I normally do â checking all my social media accounts (itâs unhealthy, I know). However, it was when I came across my Instagram newsfeed that my eyes were fully awakened. Like actually though, I almost jumped out of bed screaming âYES! YES! YES!â Chanel. Paris. Spring/Summer 2015. Absolutely Amazing!
Chanel is known for being the most extravagant and expensive fashion show of the season. Does anyone else remember the Supermarket façade they used last season? Brilliant. Perhaps Iâm biased because I am so passionate about Chanel, but this season was no different. Chanel did not disappoint. Karl Lagerfeld created a certain façade that resembled a âBoulevard Chanelâ. Grand Palais was transformed into a wide Parisian street/neighbourhood. According to articles that Iâve read, a fashion insider said that the set-up was so real, it was just lacking some dog poo on the sidewalk.
Chanelâs looks on the runway were all about modernity, colour, and combining masculine and feminine touches. There were silver looks with scale-like textures and double-breasted tweed jackets. I found that a lot of inspiration was taken from the 80s. The clothes were without a doubt beautiful, but that wasnât even the best part. Karl Lagerfeld knows his way around a good finale. For SS15, Chanel recreated the event that took place in 1968, where students protested with very strong spirits. Cara Delevingne, Karl Lagerfeld, and Gisele Bundchen (who rarely does runway) were only a few who led this âfashion riotâ. Cara was shouting âCome on!â as all the models filed out in a group – a feminist mock protest. There were signs that read, âHistory is Herstoryâ, âTweed is better than Tweetâ, âBe Your Own Stylistâ, and âWomen Firstâ. There was even a male model who carried a sign that read, âHe for Sheâ. To some people, Iâm sure it may have seemed a little bit over the top but it was most definitely inspiring. Another sign said, âBoys should get pregnant too.â (That makes no sense to meâŠ) However, as a fashion leader and overall powerful and influential brand, Chanel made a fantastic move. Whether it was as serious as it should have been or not, Karl helped by simply creating awareness. Gender equality is overlooked. Feminists are so easily disregarded or taken the wrong way. People should be paying more attention. We have to think about the other countries around the world who are still fighting to be given the equal opportunity to get an education or a job. Iâm not a professional spokesperson for feminists, but I know that gender equality is something we all should want to achieve – whether you’re male or female.
ANYWAY, the basis of this blogpost is that I wanted to say âkudosâ to Chanel.
So. Kudos Chanel đ
And thank you for reading!
– A
Photos taken from:
http://o.canada.com/life/fashion-beauty/chanel-recreates-paris-boulevard-in-star-filled-colourful-show and http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/gallery/18634/6/chanel-ss15
