Chanel’s First Show After Karl Lagerfeld’s Death Was An Emotional Tribute To The Fashion Giant

So of course, this season was no different. As it was the autumn/winter collection, the setting was transformed into a winter wonderland. You wouldn’t think it was the centre of Paris, because all you can see are snowcapped mountains, traditional ski chalets and pristine snow.

Some particularly famous faces modelled the collection, including Cara Delevingne, Kaia Gerber and Penelope Cruz.

There was lots of instantly recognisable tweed on the catwalk which Lagerfeld so loved. Trouser suits were a definite focus of the show, which we’re sure we’ll see pop up on the red carpet in the near future.

Chanel shows tend to draw in a star-studded front row, and this event understandably was even more popular than normal.

Famous faces included models like Claudia Schiffer and Naomi Campbell, actors including Monica Bellucci and Kristen Stewart, and musician Janelle Monae – almost everyone wearing Chanel.

At each seat was a sketch of Lagerfeld with Coco Chanel, accompanied by the words, ‘The beat goes on’.

There was also a minute’s silence at the show, and some of the models looked like they were crying as they walked down the runway for the finale.

Although it’s understandable for the show, one thing that has been conspicuously absent during the send off in the last couple of weeks is any mention of the more controversial aspects of Lagerfeld’s legacy.

He criticised Angela Merkel’s decision to open Germany’s borders to migrants, said he didn’t want to see curvy women on the catwalk and even told Numéro he was “fed up” with the #MeToo movement.