This exhibition brings together artists, craftspeople, and companies at the frontier of contemporary Irish design
This exhibition brings together artists, craftspeople, and companies at the frontier of contemporary Irish design

Megan Burns

IMAGE staffer Emily O’Neill has perfected her wellness routine
IMAGE staffer Emily O’Neill has perfected her wellness routine

Emily O'Neill

This Foxrock family home is straight out of a fairytale
This Foxrock family home is straight out of a fairytale

IMAGE

Inside this wisteria-clad family home overlooking People’s Park in Bray
Inside this wisteria-clad family home overlooking People’s Park in Bray

IMAGE

Inspiration for your outdoor space from Irish homes
Inspiration for your outdoor space from Irish homes

Megan Burns

This Rathfarnham house has been turned into a bright, contemporary space
This Rathfarnham house has been turned into a bright, contemporary space

Megan Burns

Party Planning: The female-led businesses at the top of the events game
Party Planning: The female-led businesses at the top of the events game

Ciara Elliot

A sheltered patio area with incredible views is the crown jewel of this Waterford home
A sheltered patio area with incredible views is the crown jewel of this Waterford home

Sarah Finnan

Swapping my TV for a projector was the best decision: here’s what to know if you’re considering one
Swapping my TV for a projector was the best decision: here’s what to know if...

Megan Burns

The award-winning Irish cocktail bar shaking things up on an international level
The award-winning Irish cocktail bar shaking things up on an international level

James Gabriel Martin

Image / Fashion

Best in Show: Chanel


By IMAGE
19th Aug 2014

It’s hard to imagine Karl Lagerfeld ever setting foot in a supermarket, but this season’s conceptual show setting – the Grand Palais turned into a giant supermarket – might be the only market he would frequent. Known for his jaw-dropping show settings, the supermarket setting, complete with tannoy announcings, Chanel-branded tea and coffee, Chanel-stamped toast, and double C’d trolleys has to be the most extravagant yet.

Past shows have included a giant carousel, a faux glacier and a huge globe, all set in the grandeur of the Grand Palais. And then there were the clothes. Like the surroundings, they epitomised fast fashion, albeit with a super-luxe touch (and spendy price tags, of course). There were candy-coloured tweeds; leggings and sweatshirts, worn with tweed trainers vacuum packed Chanel 2.55 bags; and milk carton purses. Sure, what else would you wear to the shops? Read more about the Chanel show in the September issue.

Sive O’Brien, Fashion Editor @siveob