Karl Lagerfeld made it clear that agricultural workers could be glamorous too. A giant hay barn in the centre of the Grand Palais was the setting for the Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel’s spring summer 10 collection. Even though it was all wheats, baskets and hay, Farmers never looked so good dressed as six foot models in soft shades of pale pink, peach, ivory,tan and black. White and black silk ribbons woven into tweed, were jackets, skirts and dresses finished in tattered edges . Cheeky or rightly put, chic-y, was the order of the day as skirts were split at both ends all the way up while Sasha Pivovarova pretended to chat away on her blackberry as she showed off one of the cropped tweed jackets . More to follow were springy trapeze mini-skirts, broderie anglaise jackets with puffed shoulders, short lace dresses that were black overlaid in white or gorgeous neon peach overlaid in cream. There was also the most gorgeous raffia bag in basket weave and classic Chanel straps. Even though there was fake tattoo imprinted on almost every leg, it was impossible not to notice the double C high-heeled clogs that pointed out in clear detail what the whole collection was about. His and hers matching ensembles made a few appearances, Lara Stone walked as the Chanel bride with two grooms, all of whom fell into the hay as Karl took his final bow and Lily Allen appeared from underground to give a rendition. Once again, Chanel has stamped the C into Chic, incredibly well.

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