The show spanned the entire floor of the Grand Palais in central Paris, an area the size of a football pitch transformed to resemble a classical French garden, complete with black hedgerows, gravel paths and polished white fountains.
There were more models, more styles, and more spectators than usual for Chanel, all signs of a brand intent on spreading its influence with a generation of fashionistas which has learned to cut corners during the global recession.
The half-hour procession of outfits seemed to prize variety over consistency. Evening dresses of cascading white mousseline and silvery chain mail followed giant knitted cardigans or a flamboyant gown of dyed ostrich feathers.
Designer Karl Lagerfeld, appearing after the show in typical high collar and powdered white hair, said he had delved into Chanel's cinematic history for inspiration.
"My inspiration was Delphine Seyrig from 'Last Year in Marienbad,' he told Reuters, referring to the Chanel-clothed star of the surrealistic 1961 film.
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