There’s nothing like an Instagram and Facebook outage to make you really appreciate the real-time access social media provides—especially during fashion month. Today, the power was back on, and influencers, editors, stylists, and other insiders shared their highlights from Chanel’s Spring 2022 runway show.
It was an unequivocal love letter to Karl Lagerfeld and ’80s catwalk culture. Creative Director Virginie Viard went old-school Chanel in every sense—from the elevated runway to the model’s stylized walks and the high glam styling. Read on for our top five takeaways from the show.
1 The brand teased the show with a moody video.
In tribute to Karl Lagerfeld who used to photograph Chanel’s campaigns himself, Virginie Viard enlisted photography duo Inez and Vinoodh to shoot an atmospheric short, Chanel Or Nothing, starring a cast of ambassadors and friends of the maison. The list of faces making an appearance include Lily Rose-Depp, Rebecca Dayan, Alma Jodorowsky, Blackpink’s Jennie, and model Vivienne Rohner, who opened the show.
2 The ’80s were back in full force.
From the high-cut, fully accessorized swimsuits on the runway to models with pin-straight hair, twirling and spinning before striking a pose, Viard made it clear that the high glamour of the ’80s and early ’90s is back in a major way. She set the tone with a nostalgic soundtrack that finished with George Michael’s hit song “Freedom ’90” (you know, the one the four original supes closed a Versace show lip syncing three decades ago).
3 The models seemed to be having the time of their lives.
Runway walks these days are all about with almost military precision strides and stoic facial expressions. But in the spirit of bringing back ’80s glamour—and fun!—the models walking Chanel’s Spring 2022 show performed some of the signature sasheys and twirls that gave the original supermodels their name.
4 The shoes were gorgeous.
If you’re already a fan of the ultra-feminine silhouettes Chanel produces each season, you’ll appreciate the new footwear offering for its ladylike feel. There were two-tone updates of classic Mary-Janes and ballet slippers, as well as logo-printed heeled sandals that will most likely sell out in pre-sale.
5 It might be time to invest in some chunky gold jewelry.
In line with the show’s ’80s theme, chunky gold accessories with vintage-inspired details were all over the runway. The trend showed up in the form of big rings, colorful necklaces, chandelier earrings, and chain-link belts that hang low on the hips. Each style feels especially chic when paired with Chanel’s signature tweed.
Shelby Ying Hyde
Shelby Ying Hyde is a Brooklyn-based shopping and fashion contributor BAZAAR.com, with bylines on The Zoe Report, Teen Vogue, Essence, Nylon, Elite Daily and more.
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