Picture This from Paris Haute Couture Day 2

The Grand Finale
The Grand Finale

Chanel lives. Vive Karl Lagerfeld!

Today I saw the most exquisite Haute Couture collection in years.

And flat shoes (maybe a nod to Carla Bruni who towers above her husband, President Sarkozy of France?)

Show opened with Stella Tennant and closed with Kirsten McMenamy.

In between every classic Chanel line and shape now completely modern and embroidered with the lightest touch – from the atelier of François Lesage.

Follow the jump for more pictures.

Princess Marie Chantal of Greece with her mother Chantal Miller
Princess Marie Chantal of Greece with her mother Chantal Miller
Daphne Guinness
Daphne Guinness
Diane Kruger and Mario Testino
Diane Kruger and Mario Testino
Ines de la Fressange and Jerry Hall
Ines de la Fressange and Jerry Hall
Karl Lagerfeld and the bride Kirsten McMenamy
Karl Lagerfeld and the bride Kirsten McMenamy
Amanda Harlech
Amanda Harlech

Written by: Gladys Perint Palmer

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