Karl Lagerfeld's final Chanel show in Paris was an emotional, yet ultimately joyous, celebration of the German designer's legacy at the French fashion house.
In true Lagerfeld style, the Grand Palais was transformed into an alpine wonderland, complete with wooden chalets and snowy mountain peaks - a scene that the late designer's fashion house dubbed, 'Chalet Gardenia.'
At the close of the epic Autumn Winter spectacular, models Soo Joo, Mica Argañaraz, Cara Delevingne, Mariacarla Boscono and Cat McNeil led the walk for the finale.
Moving down the runway to David Bowie's 'Heroes' (the same track that closed Lagerfeld's final Fendi show during Milan Fashion Week), both Boscono and McNeil wept as they walked.
'dearest karl' Mc Neil wrote in a social media tribute, 'i will be forever grateful to you and my family at chanel it was ALWAYS an honor and a absolute pleasure . you were and always will be loved and missed by all 💔😢 R.I.P'
'Is with such heavy heart that I write this post...' Boscono similarly penned, '@karllagerfeld was the one who made me truly discover fashion , not only he was a genius but the unique yet powerful approach he had to life was so unique and touch so many peoples in such different ways... Rest In Peace My Dear Karl... your genius will lieve forever . 🙏🏻🌟'
Hopefully the models find some closure in being able to pay homage to their friend in such a special way.
ELLE UK's Cat Callendar, present for the momentous occasion said of the atmosphere in the alpine setting, 'That crispness that you get in the mountains and the uplifting feel that you get skiing or in a snowy environment is what is going on here. It is sad, yes as this is a post Karl moment, but the feeling in here is uplifting and light.'
After a sombre moment of silence, the show commenced with one of Lagerfeld's most cherished muses, Cara Delevingne, opened the show.
The British model wore a houndstooth coat, a neck full of pearls, and a matching suit and fedora, the British model looked defiant as she walked for her friend's final show.
Fellow model Kaia Gerber also stomped through the snow, wearing a puffball skirt.
Similarly, actress Penelope Cruz looked serene in an all-white ensemble, holding a single white rose in her right hand.
