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Despite never having been to India, Lagerfeld’s imagination conjures a spectacle inspired by the last days of the British Raj. A cute lil toy train circles the centre carrying decanters, to me reminiscent of the lakhs fleeing their homes and country in trains. The set, adorned with tiers of fruits, sweets, and flowers, exudes oppressive excess. While it meant to be pretty; inspired by the life of princes, maharajas and British royals, it hid ugly realities. While Lagerfeld did insist he wasn’t trying to be realistic. He told WWD “It’s the Paris version of the idea of India,” Lagerfeld added. “It’s not a trip for documentation. I’m against reality. My life is already a reality show.” The Paris Idea of India….Not sure I want to decode that.
He brought the clichés to Paris. The collection pays homage to Bombay’s rich history as a European trading post aka colonialism. Coming from a person as problematic as Karl Lagerfeld, I’m anything but surprised.
Well, don’t get me wrong, The Clothes were GORGEOUS. The collection featured a lot of draped silhouettes, luxurious silk, crystal embroidery, metallic hues, sari-inspired garments and jewelled headpieces. Well, subtlety was never his style. Blending Parisian chic with Bombay’s charm, Lagerfeld showcases the craftsmanship of Chanel’s ateliers.
This collection as beautiful as it objectively is, makes me kind of mad. It is quite easy to dedicate a collection to a massive culture-rich country created merely out of stereotypes; similar to what Dior did for their Prefall 2023. That is another disappointing mess; we are not gonna get into it right now though. At least Chanel gave us prettier clothes.
So Basically – Love the Clothes, Hate the Idea.
Pictures courtesy of Vogue Runway
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