Tickets for Chanel's ready-to-wear SS16 show at Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday morning are the most coveted in town. If you're not lucky enough to have secured a seat, at what's touted to be 'the show of the season', then you'll be able to see the presentation here tomorrow. Ahead of the show, the iconic French maison has rolled out its latest range of sports accessories in celebration of the Rugby World Cup. Flick through our slideshow to see Chanel's new leather rugby balls featuring the brand's signature quilt stitching.
“You have to create the sorts of clothes that women need. Fashion isn’t just about suits, dresses and evening gowns. Everyone goes skiing and has to wear appropriate clothing.” says creative director Karl Lagerfeld “These days sports clothes must be easy to wear and in fashion. They are worn just as much in town with a pair of jeans, as in the countryside, in the cold and rain. It’s the sport attitude.”
Perhaps unknown to many, Gabrielle Chanel was an accomplished horsewoman, golfer, skier and hunting enthusiast. Desirous of fluid, comfortable pieces for her pursuits, Chanel created svelte and sporty silhouettes as early as 1924. Continuing the tradition, Lagerfeld regularly integrates sporty elements into his ready-to-wear and haute couture collections.
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