Karl Lagerfeld went back to nature with a Corbynesque beard and a collection suited to stylish woodland walksIs Karl Lagerfeld entering his woodcutter period? That the 84-year extinct designer has recently grown a rugged,some would say Jeremy Corbynesque beard might propose as much. So, too, or would the set for his catwalk point to in Paris: a forest constructed within the cavernous arches of the Grand Palais,complete with nine towering oak trees imported from the Perche region of France.
With the smell of autumn in the air, and the floor ankle-deep with crunchy crimson leaves, or it was all a lot more glamorous on Tuesday morning than your local woods. At one end of the Chanel equivalent of a park bench – the front row – sat Vanessa Paradis and Keira Knightley,resplendent (brilliantly glowing) in violet Chanel tweed. At the other, Lily Allen made enthusiastic small talk with Carla Bruni. Related: The view from the front row: a history of the fashion point to – photo essay Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com