PHOTOS | Paris Fashion Week 2020: Virginie Viard’s collection for Chanel evokes old Hollywood nostalgia

Oct 06, 2020 22:23 IST

Models present creations by designer Virginie Viard as part of her Spring/Summer 2021 ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Chanel during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, October 6, 2020. (REUTERS)

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Models present creations by designer Virginie Viard as part of her Spring/Summer 2021 ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Chanel during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, October 6, 2020. (REUTERS)

Chanel organised it’s biggest ever catwalk since designer Virginie Viard took over from Karl Lagerfeld after his death last year. (REUTERS)

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Chanel organised it’s biggest ever catwalk since designer Virginie Viard took over from Karl Lagerfeld after his death last year. (REUTERS)

Viard recreated and revitalised some of her most significant looks, while still giving a nod to her predecessor’s street fashion style. (REUTERS)

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Viard recreated and revitalised some of her most significant looks, while still giving a nod to her predecessor’s street fashion style. (REUTERS)

With most of Paris Fashion Week being pushed online, the entire event was live-streamed on all of social media. (REUTERS)

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With most of Paris Fashion Week being pushed online, the entire event was live-streamed on all of social media. (REUTERS)

Guests wearing protective face mask attend the Spring/Summer 2021 ready-to-wear collection show by designer Virginie Viard for fashion house Chanel during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. (REUTERS)

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Guests wearing protective face mask attend the Spring/Summer 2021 ready-to-wear collection show by designer Virginie Viard for fashion house Chanel during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. (REUTERS)

Promoting body positivity and diversity was also foremost on the mind of the designer, Virginie Viard. (REUTERS)

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Promoting body positivity and diversity was also foremost on the mind of the designer, Virginie Viard. (REUTERS)

Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, only a limited number of ‘fashionistas’ were able to attend the show organised in the immense Grand Palais in central Paris. (REUTERS)

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Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, only a limited number of ‘fashionistas’ were able to attend the show organised in the immense Grand Palais in central Paris. (REUTERS)

“Without redoing clothes exactly and falling into vintage, I wanted it to be very joyous and colourful and full of life.” - Virginie Viard said in an interview. (REUTERS)

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“Without redoing clothes exactly and falling into vintage, I wanted it to be very joyous and colourful and full of life.” - Virginie Viard said in an interview. (REUTERS)

Chanel brings forth a mixture of modern and vintage fashion styles for the new Spring/Summer 2021 collection for Paris Fashion Week. (REUTERS)

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Chanel brings forth a mixture of modern and vintage fashion styles for the new Spring/Summer 2021 collection for Paris Fashion Week. (REUTERS)

The set pays homage to Chanel’s time of glory in Tinseltown in the 1930s. The models walked to the backdrop of a Hollywood style sign that read Chanel. (REUTERS)

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The set pays homage to Chanel’s time of glory in Tinseltown in the 1930s. The models walked to the backdrop of a Hollywood style sign that read Chanel. (REUTERS)

Designer Virginie Viard new Spring/Summer 2021 collection for Chanel boasts of a rare vintage, cinematic style of clothing. (REUTERS)

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Designer Virginie Viard new Spring/Summer 2021 collection for Chanel boasts of a rare vintage, cinematic style of clothing. (REUTERS)

about the gallery

All dressed to dazzle at the Paris Fashion Week, models showcased the all new Spring/Summer collection designed by Virginie Viard for the fashion house Chanel. The newest ready-to-wear collection brought together the perfect mix of modern and vintage clothing, taking inspiration from the golden age of jazz and fashion, the 20's.

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