• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
Subscribe
  • Fashion
  • Sneakers
  • Bags
  • Accessories
  • Music
  • Rihanna
  • Follow
    • INSTAGRAM
    • FACEBOOK
    • PINTEREST
    • TWITTER
    • YOUTUBE
Celebrity December 2, 2015
By Lois Sakany
SHARE THIS ARTICLE
Share Tweet Pin Linkedln Email Reddit
Celebrity

Chanel Taps Into Italian Cinema For Pre-Autumn Collection

December 2, 2015. Leave a Comment

Given recent tragic events, it’s a coincidence but a big one that Chanel’s Metier d’Arts show for the pre-Autumn 2016 collection’s backdrop is a city street, a fond ode to ’60s left bank Parisian culture, a convivial time that stands in stark contrast to the tension filled Paris of today.

Chanel has built streets and other backdrops for its runway presentations, but this one was created within Rome’s Cinecitta film studios, which in and of itself adds a new perspective to prior shows, bringing them into focus as movie sets, too, rather than just highly elaborate backdrops for runway shows. Karl Lagerfeld not only flipped the script by building a runway in an actual movie studio, he added the extra deft touch of creating a shades-of grey set that conveyed a night time setting, further driving home the cinematic sensibility of the backdrop.

The set reflects Lagerfeld’s love of  early ’60s Italian cinema, and in terms of styling and the overall look of the show, he borrowed from French actresses Romy Schnieder and Anouk Aimee who both wore Chanel in early ’60s Italian films. And while looks were in part inspired by ’60s cinema vis-a-vis teased bouffants and devil-may-care minimalist mod silhouettes, the fashion also spoke to the brooding mood fashion has been in of late, revealed with goth black leather skirts and slip dresses played against lace black stockings.

The contrast of the movie set highlighting an artful, idyllic past versus the tension cutting like a knife through Paris today wasn’t lost on Lagerfeld, who commenting on the show said, “[It’s just an idea, a dream of Paris. We need to keep dreaming because the reality of Paris is bleak.”

To further drive home the Russian doll movie-within-a-movie theme, the runway was preceded by a short film called “Once And Forever” featuring actress Kristen Stewart playing a youthful Coco Chanel (watch below).

 

 

A video posted by Anna Dello Russo (@anna_dello_russo) on Dec 1, 2015 at 11:49am PST

A video posted by Anna Dello Russo (@anna_dello_russo) on Dec 1, 2015 at 11:52am PST

A video posted by Anna Dello Russo (@anna_dello_russo) on Dec 1, 2015 at 11:56am PST

A video posted by Anna Dello Russo (@anna_dello_russo) on Dec 1, 2015 at 12:03pm PST

Celebrity Fashion Model Runway Chanel Coco Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Kristen Stewart

What To Read Next

Read More
News

Ruba Abu-Nimah Exits Role As Tiffany’s Creative Director

New York-based creative Ruba Abu-Nimah has exited her role as Tiffany & Co.'s executive creative director for marketing

Read More ...
by Lois Sakany on February 2, 2023
SHARE
Read More
Nike

Tiffany And Nike Unveil Air Force Capsule Ft. Shoe Horn, Dubrae, Whistle And Toothbrush

Nike and LVMH-owned Tiffany & Co. have debuted a first time collaboration centered on a black suede Air

Read More ...
by Snobette on January 31, 2023
SHARE
Read More
News

Kering And Gucci Announce Sabato De Sarno As Label’s New Creative Director

Italian luxury conglomerate Kering Group has announced the appointment of Sabato De Sarno as Gucci creative director. De

Read More ...
by Lois Sakany on January 28, 2023
SHARE
One last look at the pre-Grammy Roc Nation brunch One last look at the pre-Grammy Roc Nation brunch held for the first time in three years at a private residence in Los Angeles.
#Beyoncé and stylist #KjMoody decided to channel #Beyoncé and stylist #KjMoody decided to channel an 'Alien Superstar' in a custom Gareth Pugh and Amina Muaddi silver pumps for the Roc Nation brunch this weekend.

On the slide Bey and Snoh Alegra.
Marc Jacobs last night presented his fall ‘23 co Marc Jacobs last night presented his fall ‘23 collections at the Armory. Titled “Heroes,” looks including sky-high platforms were a tribute to Vivienne Westwood who passed in December. As far as we know, no one fell!!

Music was provided by violinist Jennifer Koh, who performed “Einstein on the Beach” by Philip Glass. 

In the show notes, Jacobs included the following quote from Westwood: “Fashion is life-enhancing, and I think it’s a lovely, generous thing to do for other people.”

🎥 WWD
Court side style appreciation post for Texas A&M W Court side style appreciation post for Texas A&M Women's Basketball coach #SydneyCarter 💯
Two talents from the Bronx: @renellaice shoots Ic Two talents from the Bronx: @renellaice  shoots Ice Spice for The Cut!
Lizzo’s #Yitti brand celebrates Black History M Lizzo’s #Yitti brand celebrates  Black History Month with a capsule inspired by Afro-Futurism.

Designed by Yitty's vp of design Kara Lacayo and #Lizzo, the corset jacket (pictured) is the winner! $129.95 now on Yitty.com
INSTAGRAMFACEBOOKPINTERESTTWITTERYOUTUBE
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Shop

Copyright © Snobette - Privacy Policy

Asset 1
Asset 1
Asset 1
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Fashion
  • Sneakers
  • Bags
  • Accessories
  • Music
  • Rihanna