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As the dazzling lights once again illuminated the Paris Opera House, this landmark of art and cultural heritage captivated the world not only with its illustrious history and architectural beauty but also as the backdrop for CHANEL’s 2024 Fall/Winter Haute Couture collection, a tribute to the intertwining essence of tradition and innovation. #chanel #fashionstyle #fashiontrends #fashion #casual #fashionweek #formalwear #winterfashion #fallfashion

Choosing this venue signifies a deep respect for the ballet art and avant-garde ballets behind the Opera House, and underscores CHANEL’s profound connection with dance—a core element of the brand.
Gabrielle Chanel's love for dance art has long been woven into the brand’s DNA. This season’s haute couture collection transforms this passion into breathtakingly exquisite garments.

The lightness and elegance of ballet skirts, along with dresses symbolizing goddesses, princesses, and brides, all reflect Gabrielle Chanel’s revolutionary spirit in designing costumes for ballet.

With the skill of haute couture, she overturned tradition, cleverly combining visual appeal with practicality, giving new life to theatrical costumes.

This season's haute couture collection continues and enhances this spirit of innovation.

Notably, this is CHANEL’s first haute couture show since Virginie Viard’s departure.
Although the official statement claims the collection was presented by the "creative studio of the boutique department," Viard’s influence, only weeks after her departure, is still evident. It is unlikely that she had no involvement at all. Nonetheless, the collection features many standout pieces, with some even reminiscent of the Lagerfeld era, adding a touch of legendary allure to the show.

The operatic fashion craftsmanship, with details like feathers, tassels, semi-circular gemstones, and embroidered floral decorations, elevates the texture and lightness of luxurious materials like silk velvet and illusion tulle to their peak, as if each piece tells a captivating story.