Virginie Viard, Chanel's new creative director, invited attendees into a glamorous French train station for the Chanel Cruise show, and it was a fitting setting for a show that took us on a journey into the future, giving us our first real glimpse at what Chanel will be like without Karl Lagerfeld. Following the designer's death in February of this year [1], Viard took the helm at the fashion house, having worked under Lagerfeld for many years. After March's ready-to-wear show [2] (which may have been presented posthumously but still contained plenty of Karl's input), the Cruise 2020 collection marks Viard's first solo collection (though apparently Karl had a hand in the setting [3]). It did what it needed to, fusing Chanel hallmarks with retro throwbacks and modern ideas, continuing to take the label into the future. Take a look at all the key moments ahead.
As Ever, Chanel Staged Its Show in a Dramatic Setting
The Grand Palais in Paris Was Transformed Into a Train Station
Lily-Rose Depp Sat in the Front Row . . .
. . . and She Brought Her Mom Vanessa Paradis Along For the Ride
Keira Knightley and James Righton Were Also In Attendance
The couple had some exciting news to share [4].
Claudia Schiffer Wore a Casual Chanel Look
Laura Bailey Coordinated With the Venue
The Show Itself Put a Modern Spin on Chanel Classics
We Saw Some Surprising Fabrications
Chanel's Bringing Back Bermuda Shorts
Monochrome, a Chanel Classic, Featured Heavily
Silhouettes Were Chunkier Than We're Used to Seeing
Suiting Got a Laid-Back Safari Twist
This Formfitting Jumpsuit Is Crying Out For a Red Carpet Moment
The Diaphanous Chiffon Dresses Would Be Perfect For a Movie Premiere
Checked Shorts and Big Bows Definitely Aren't For the Faint-Hearted
Pretty Monochrome Dresses Stood Out During the Show
When It Comes to Separates, a Belted Waist Is a Must
Cropped Trousers and a Crossover Bag Give Workwear a Twist
For Evening, Checked Fabrics Got a Luxe Makeover
Hot Pink Added a Pop of Colour
An Enduring Chanel Classic Got a Denim Makeover
Bags Had a Distinct Retro Vibe
Chain Cuffs Topped Off Floaty Dresses
Quilted Clutches Were Embroidered With Time Motifs
We're in Love With This Gorgeous Top Handle Style
This Bag Is Bound to Become an Heirloom
A Logo Cuff Is Going Right on Our Shopping List
'60s Boots Got an Update With Padded Tops
Midheel Shoes Had a Space-Age Heel
