Every Look From Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023
Virgine Viard's latest collection for Chanel is inspired by a Parisienne allure.
Who is the Chanel woman if not refined? Contrary to the late Karl Lagerfeld who had an affinity for extravagant runway productions, Creative Director Virginie Viard keeps it more pared back, letting the garments speak for themselves. At least, this was certainly the case at the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023 show.
Unveiled on the riverbanks of the Seine, the collection was quintessential Chanel — feminine with subtle masculine codes. Inspired by a Parisienne allure, Viard put forth a lesson on boldness and delicacy, showcasing a slew of structural silhouettes alongside fluid fabrics such as silk chiffon and organza. Though this was a fall collection, also taking center stage were the looks rendered in embroidered fruit and floral motifs — in which the case of the latter, the camellia flower has been a House code since the days of Coco Chanel.
No haute couture show is complete without the finale bride, as the last model walked down the riverbank runway in a drop-waist white bridal dress styled with a veil and white block heels. The show celebrated the heritage of Chanel and was a tribute to the many facets of the Parisienne, whilst honoring the modern Chanel woman.