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Five best Chanel Métiers d’Art shows
Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show pays homage to the maison’s artisans, and showcases some of the world’s most exquisite haute couture
Looks from the Chanel Cosmopolite Metiers d'Art collection.
Hamburg, Karl Lagerfeld’s hometown in Germany, is about to welcome Chanel at tonight’s Métiers d’Art show. The annual show which started in 2002, salutes the craftsmanship of ateliers working for Chanel.
That includes embroiderers Maison Lesage and Atelier Montex, feather-maker Lemarié, goldsmith Goossens, flower maker Guilet, glove maker Causse, master pleater Lognon, shoemaker Massaro and hat-maker and milliner Maison Michel.
A glance at the five most epic shows to date will hint at what to look forward to this year.
Paris-Édimbourg, 2012-2013
Each year, Chanel chooses a city that inspires the collection or historically relates to the brand to host the Métiers d’Art show. In 2013, it was Édimbourg. Gabrielle Chanel was introduced to Scotland by her friend, the Duke of Westminster, which influenced her later work on knits.
A look from Chanel's 2013 Metiers d'Art show at Linlithgow Palace in Scotland. The show honoured the creativity and craftsmanship of houses Lesage, Desrues, Lemarié, Michel, Massaro, Goossens, Guillet, Causse and Montex each specialised in a particular element, from embroidery, lace and leather working to feather detailing.
Resembling a Scottish tale, the show was located at the Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, near Edinburgh.
Paris-Bombay, 2011-2012
A model presents a creation with a Bombay-Paris theme by designer Karl Lagerfeld during the Metiers d'Art Show for Chanel fashion house in 2011. The show pays homage to Chanel workshops. Photo: REUTERS
Although held in Paris, the 2012 Métiers d’Art show recreated an imaginary India and invoked Indian aesthetics. With silk brocade, gold glitter, pearls and nose rings, the collection brought the beauty of an Asian city into Paris.
Paris-Salzburg, 2014-2015
A handbag from Chanel’s 2015 Métiers d’Art show.
It is said that the iconic Chanel jacket was inspired by one that Gabrielle Chanel noticed on a lift attendant during a stay near Salzburg. The connection made Salzburg, an Austrian city, the chosen city for the 2015 Métiers d’Art show.
Staged in the 18th century Schloss Leopoldskron Castle, the show took its inspiration from Austrian royalty.
A look from Chanel’s 2015 Métiers d’Art show.
Accompanying the show was a short film Reincarnation starring Cara Delevingne and Pharrell Williams.
Paris in Rome, 2015-2016
Chanel chose Cinecittà, the Italian city known as “Hollywood on the Tiber” to present the 2016 Métiers d’Art collection – and set the show in a film studio.
Karl Lagerfeld on the runway at the 12th Chanel Metiers d’Art show. Photo: AFP
A model presents a creation during the 12th Chanel Metiers d’Art show ‘Paris-Rome’, an annual event to honour craftsmanship that artisan partners bring to the house’s collections. Photo: AFP
Recreating a Parisian street, the show held an open-air premiere of the film Once and Forever, starring Kristen Stewart and Geraldine Chaplin – and directed by Karl Lagerfeld.
Paris Cosmopolite, 2016-2017
After travelling the world, the 2017 Métiers d’Art collection returned to Paris at the Ritz hotel, where Gabrielle Chanel lived for 34 years. Inspired by the cosmopolitan elegance, the show presented a collection of Parisian chic.
Lily‑Rose Depp opened the show and celebrity models such as Cara Delevingne and Alice Dellal also took part.
Actress Lily-Rose Depp presents a creation with a Paris Cosmopolite theme by designer Karl Lagerfeld during the Metiers d'Art Show for Chanel fashion house. Photo: REUTERS
Cara Delevingne for Chanel in the 2017 Métiers d’Art collection.