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Last December Chanel inaugurated a new atelier space in Paris, the Le19M, with a runway presentation of the 2021/2022 Métiers D’Art collection in honour of the savoir-faire and artisans who make up the soul of luxury brand. For the first time since the pandemic, the House has travelled abroad with a special runway held in Florence overnight.
The presentation saw a repeat from Paris with the historical railway station of Stazione Leopolda forming the backdrop to a runway for 1,000 guests.
The collection was previously described by artistic director Virginie Viard as, “Very metropolitan yet sophisticated”, with heritage tweed pieces and knitwear reimagined with intricate embellishments. Low-slung denim, drop-waist skirts and relaxed outerwear was a tribute to effortless Parisian style and the iconic double C logo was emblazoned onto cardigans. Accessories were kept refined and glamorous with jewellery presented in oversized diamantés and the House’s classic quilting peppered throughout.
Beauty notes for the Florence runway also saw a repeat. In keeping with the elegant design cues of the collection, relaxed French beauty was manifested in a fresh base, muted lips and a graphic cat-eye liner with peach tones blended up towards neatly brushed eyebrows. Hair was lofi compared to past collections and featured undone waves and crossgrain ribbons – synonymous with Chanel’s house codes – secured to the left hand-side of the models head.
The Florence presentation marked the release of the Métiers D’Art 2022 collection into boutiques globally. Explore the collection, here.
