Chanel presented its 2022/23 Métiers d'Art collection at the former Magistrates' Palace in Dakar, Senegal.
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-Virginie Viard
In addition to the intricacy of lace, the collection featured botanical motifs, lines, geometric shapes, a wealth of warm colors, sequins, and a glittering array of pendants. With its delicate allure, the 2022/23 Métiers d'Art Collection CHANEL - Dakar is comprised of fitted long coats, tight and flared trousers, 1970s-inspired collars, platform shoes, oversized sweatshirts embroidered with colorful flowers, multicolored tweeds and dresses that shorten from back to front.
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The collection reflects the spirit of the 1970s, which is at the heart of Virginie Viard's imagination. Pop, soul, funk, disco, punk and the explosive energy of a seductive freedom embodied by a joyous woman. Virginie Viard seeks to evoke the pulse of the 1970s, bringing rhythm to our lives today.
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"The Palais de Justice in Dakar, where not only the runway show but also much of the accompanying artistic program took place, is one of the most beautiful venues where I have ever presented a collection. The choice was both logical and an inspiration."
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Virginie Viard wanted to expand on the fleeting beauty and dreams created by her 2022/23 Métiers d'Art collection, CHANEL - Dakar, celebrating her passion and the city's leading art scene. Guests were welcomed to the runway show by dancers from the École des Sables, a school of African dance education and creation founded by Germaine Acony, who has been involved with the program since its inception, and by "Slow Show" choreographer Dimitri Chamblas. Dance and music then intertwined in a musical performance by dancers from the École des Sables, singer Obry Damman, and the Choir of the Former Magistrates. DBN Gogo provided the show's finale. Film also played an important role in the project, with the Courtesy Jumeiré film school in Dakar and Montfermeil documenting the prelude to the collection in Paris and the events in Dakar.
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Since becoming Artistic Director in 2019, Virginie Viard's approach has remained the same: meeting others, dreaming, and building together.
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©CHANEL"We envisioned a multifaceted event that transcended the boundaries of traditional runway shows. We've been thinking about it for the past three years. We wanted to achieve it step by step, with sincere respect and a continuous dialogue."
-Virginie Viard
In addition to the intricacy of lace, the collection featured botanical motifs, lines, geometric shapes, a wealth of warm colors, sequins, and a glittering array of pendants. With its delicate allure, the 2022/23 Métiers d'Art Collection CHANEL - Dakar is comprised of fitted long coats, tight and flared trousers, 1970s-inspired collars, platform shoes, oversized sweatshirts embroidered with colorful flowers, multicolored tweeds and dresses that shorten from back to front.
©CHANELThe collection reflects the spirit of the 1970s, which is at the heart of Virginie Viard's imagination. Pop, soul, funk, disco, punk and the explosive energy of a seductive freedom embodied by a joyous woman. Virginie Viard seeks to evoke the pulse of the 1970s, bringing rhythm to our lives today.
©CHANEL"The Palais de Justice in Dakar, where not only the runway show but also much of the accompanying artistic program took place, is one of the most beautiful venues where I have ever presented a collection. The choice was both logical and an inspiration."
©CHANELVirginie Viard wanted to expand on the fleeting beauty and dreams created by her 2022/23 Métiers d'Art collection, CHANEL - Dakar, celebrating her passion and the city's leading art scene. Guests were welcomed to the runway show by dancers from the École des Sables, a school of African dance education and creation founded by Germaine Acony, who has been involved with the program since its inception, and by "Slow Show" choreographer Dimitri Chamblas. Dance and music then intertwined in a musical performance by dancers from the École des Sables, singer Obry Damman, and the Choir of the Former Magistrates. DBN Gogo provided the show's finale. Film also played an important role in the project, with the Courtesy Jumeiré film school in Dakar and Montfermeil documenting the prelude to the collection in Paris and the events in Dakar.
©CHANELSince becoming Artistic Director in 2019, Virginie Viard's approach has remained the same: meeting others, dreaming, and building together.
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