Actress Kristen Stewart starred in a cinematic Chanel tribute on the final day of Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday.
The show opened with a short featuring the Stewart in which she walks out of a Paris cinema after watching the 1961 classic “Last Year at Marienbad.”
The house’s founder, Gabrielle Chanel – better known as Coco Chanel – made the costumes for the ultra-stylish New Wave film, and some of the looks were recreated on the catwalk, including the short haircuts and the disheveled boyish vibes, a black evening dress with a big bow on the chest and a long silver dress.
Stewart was among the front row guests along with Naomi Campbell, Halsey and South Korean star Soo Joo Park.
“Of the people around me, (Stewart) is closest to Gabrielle Chanel,” creative director Virginie Viard wrote in the show notes. “She understands Chanel, the clothing. And with her, it becomes even more modern.”
Looks from the Spring/Summer 2023 collection were largely monochromatic with lots of shiny accessories and details, and ended with a selection of little black dresses.
The iconic Chanel suit is available in multiple variations, with skirts, shorts and pants, adorned with sequins, embroidery or feathers.
