Paris Haute Couture Week - Chanel Spring/Summer 2015

Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week is my favourite event in the fashion calendar. The designs are simply incredible, and the glamour of the whole event is frankly unparalleled. Last year Chanel debuted newly glamourised 'sneakers'. This year it was the turn of the humble beanie; transformed from everyday to high fashion, and ethereal and embellished to match the other accessories. I have no doubt that the Chanel beanie will become a much-copied cult trend.

A secret garden hidden within the Grand Palais was adorned with mechanical origami-esque white flowers and foliage, which came to life as they bloomed and exploded with colour, perfectly setting the scene for the elegant and intricate collection to be showcased. As always, Chanel brand heritage was evident in the couture; the Little Black Dress made an appearance, as did the Chanel Tweed, and even Edwardian picture hats, nodding to the First World War which was such a heavy influence on the brand and Coco Chanel's designs.

You can watch the full show here.

The show begins...

 

As usual, the show ends with a one-off wedding dress, designed by Karl Lagerfeld.