Stars arrive for the Chanel Paris Fashion Week show after riot chaos
Jenna Coleman, Riley Keough and Margaret Qualley were among the stars who arrived for the Chanel Paris Fashion Week show on Tuesday, following a week of unrest in the city.
The designer brand has decided to go ahead with its Fall/Winter 2023/2024 haute couture showcase despite Paris being rocked by protests for six nights after a 17-year-old boy was shot dead at close range by a police officer during a traffic jam. Stop.
The actress, 37, looked chic in a pale pink striped midi dress embroidered with the iconic double C motif, while Riley, 34, opted for a shimmering jumpsuit and Margaret, 28, put on a leggy display in a white mini dress and loafers.
Former Doctor Who star Jenna completed the look with white sunglasses and silver slingback heels.
Star quality: Margaret (L) looked stunning in the sheer white mini dress with bird embroidery, while Riley (R) paired her glittery jumpsuit with a star necklace
Say cheese: Andie MacDowell’s daughter Margaret smiled for the camera
She accessorized with a small pink quilted flap pocket and chain waist belt.
They were joined by Phoebe Tonkin and Camilla Morrone in the front row as the models took to the outdoor catwalk.
Camila, 26, Leonardo DiCaprio’s ex-girlfriend, was photographed arriving for the show in a sparkly knit co-ord and leather chunky boots, while Phoebe opted for sparkly trousers and a black cardigan.
Actress Clemence Poesy also showed off her style in a red criss-cross pattern cardigan and miniskirt.
Virginie Viard, creative director of Chanel, designed the collection with models that came out in boucle combinations and floral dresses.
Paris Fashion Haute Couture week started on Monday, but the city has been rocked by six nights of protests after Nahel M was shot dead in a Parisian suburb on Tuesday.
Celine canceled their menswear show – which was off the official calendar – on Sunday due to the chaos that saw shops looted, cars set on fire and fighting erupting in the streets.
Celine designer Hedi Slimane said it was “inconsiderate” to put on a fashion show while Paris was “sad and bruised.”
Thousands have been arrested since the protests began, and some 45,000 officers have been deployed across the country to quell the unrest.
The intensity of the protests eased somewhat on Sunday night, when the grandmother of teenage shooting victim Nahel M. called on citizens to demonstrate peacefully and to stop the violence.
Stunning: Jenna, 37, looked chic in a pale pink striped midi dress embroidered with the iconic double C motif
Gorgeous: She accessorized with a little pink quilted flapper bag and chain waist belt
Best seats in the house: Jenna was joined by Phoebe Tonkin in the front row for the Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023-2024 fashion collection
Smiling: She sat down to watch the outdoor show unfold
Walk this way: Camila Morrone was pictured arriving for the show in a sparkly knit co-ord and leather chunky boots
Friendly: The actress, 26, who is Leonardo DiCaprio’s ex-girlfriend, waved to the cameras
Lady in red: Actress Clemence Poesy showed off her style in a red cross-patterned cardigan and miniskirt
Fashionistas: (L-R) Nora Arnezeder, Camila Morrone and Ana Girardot posed for the camera
Having fun: The trio laughed as they waited for the show to begin
Strike a pose: Nora posed for a photo with Camila
Vogue: Anna Wintour and Baz Luhrmann arrived for the show
Dominant on the catwalk: Caroline de Maigret wore a double-breasted bouclé coat down the catwalk
Bridal look: Another model took to the catwalk in a white dress with a veil by designer Virginie Viard
Best seat in the house: Paula Beer took a seat in the front row
Elegant: Tetyana Veryovkina Costa wore a slip dress and waistcoat
Designer: Chanel’s iconic slingbacks were on the runway, as well as a variety of hats and bandanas
Chanel Haute Couture: Caroline de Maigret, left, walks the models down the catwalk
Outside: The catwalk happened by the river
Chaos: The designer brand has decided to go ahead with the Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 showcase after Paris was rocked by protests for six nights (Sunday)
But tensions remain high, especially in the suburbs of cities such as Paris, Marseille and Lyon.
For now, the French government has refrained from declaring a state of emergency, although Macron yesterday postponed the first state visit by a French president to Germany in 23 years, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
Although French authorities refuse to take extreme measures to calm protests, the FCDO has not officially discouraged travel to France.