Sputnik Sweethearts at Chanel FW17

March 13, 2017

Karl Lagerfeld took his vision for Chanel to intergalactic heights this past week, opening Paris Fashion Week with a mod, 60s-chic inspired collection at the Grand Palais. If you thought Chanel's larger-than-life runway recreations of supermarkets, airports, political demonstrations or art galleries were worth marveling over, they're going to look like child's play compared to this Chanel-themed space station, complete with a staged rocket lift-off at the close of the show.

The Setting

Karl Lagerfeld outfitted the Grand Palais with a rocket for his Fall 2017 @chanelofficial show, complete with a mock launch. Tap the link in our bio to see the collection. Next stop, Trappist-1! #PFW #regram @chanelofficial

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The Collection

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The collection was mostly a study in subdued hues of black, grey and white, with many looks following a strictly monochromatic color scheme. Other ensembles experimented in overlaying the classic tweed Chanel two-piece suit with bulky accessories and a series of sleek pouches and handbags. Wispy bouffants, knit headbands that doubled as ear warmers and glittery knee-high, cap-toe boots completed many of the looks and cemented the 1960s-sourced inspiration for the collection. For the mens component of the show, Lagerfeld explored a decidedly sleeker and more contemporary aesthetic, sending soft knits, beanies and tailored jackets down the runway.

Details

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Behind-the-Scenes

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Paris Fashion Week 2017

March 6, 2017

Paris is always the perfect finale to a month's worth of bustling and busy fashion shows. Whatever conversations that emerged over the course of New York, London and Milan's Fashion Weeks always seem to come full circle in the Paris collections, which distill the topic or trend du jour through the lens of the ever-imitable French sense of style.

Dries van Noten

Dries van Noten cast over fifty women to walk in his 100th show, selecting an array of models and friends to help embody his colorful, kaleidoscopic vision. The collection was indeed a celebration of the designer's talents, capitalizing on an enviable color palette and an endless series of mesmerizing patterns that only seemed to continue to build off of one another.

Rochas

Rochas masters sleek, French dressing like few others can. An array of pastels, soft grays and russet oranges, offset by the occasional bejeweled Rochas "R" pin or shoe buckle, imbued the collection with an undeniable air of sophistication. From minimalist suiting looks to expertly tailored frocks with the just right amount of girlish charm, Rochas expertly encompassed all aspects of the way modern women want to dress today.

Acne Studios

Acne has helped dress the designated cool girl in fashion circles since long before cult-favorite brands like Off White or Vetements arrived on the scene. This season, the brand reaffirmed its status as the go-to label for enviable and ahead-of-the-curve style, with androgynous suiting, experimental knitwear and asymmetrical, gemstone-inspired sunglasses that will most definitely be all the rage amongst street style crowds for seasons to come.

Maison Margiela

At Maison Margiela, John Galliano always seems to master a sense of multiculturally-sourced eclecticism while still retaining an ounce of wearability in his designs. Never one to shy away from showmanship, Galliano once again pushed the boundaries of high fashion, experimenting with deconstructed silhouettes and layering disparate fabrics atop one another to create a fantastical fashion dreamscape for his audience.

Dior

Slowly but surely, Maria Grazia Chiuri is coming into her own at the helm of Dior, (thankfully) straying from her roots at Valentino to build a new name for Dior distinct in its aesthetic vision. Her latest collection for the French fashion house was an exploration in deep navies and velvety blacks. Modest silhouettes, sharp suiting, cross-body accessories and the leather berets that topped off each look lent the collection a decidedly militaristic undercurrent.

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Trend Alert: Statement Earrings

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If there was a unifying trend amongst the countless collections that paraded down the New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion Week runways, it was statement earrings. From decadent chandelier drop earrings to miniature sculptures made of wire or strands and strands of pearls, no look was complete without shoulder grazing ear accessories. Keep scrolling for MODA's cheaper, equally chic alternatives, inspired by the best of the Spring/Summer 2017 ready-to-wear.