While the rest of the world suffers from the economic downturn, Karl Lagerfeld appeared to spare no expense for the latest Chanel extravaganza.
The Metiers d'Art show, launched in 2003 as a homage to the label's workshop, saw the Grand Palais in Paris transformed into an Indian-themed dinner party. Guests sat at banquet tables, which doubled as a runway, compete with chandeliers, opulent candle-sticks - and a feast fit for a king.
Models, adorned with accessories including head-jewellery and turbans - also for men - walked the epic runway sporting the 2012 pre-fall collection. Creative director Lagerfeld often looks abroad for inspiration. Previous shows have been named Paris-Byzance, Paris-Shanghai and Paris-Moscow.
This time, stunning embroidered fabrics featured embellishments teamed with the usual Chanel trademarks such as tweed and pearls. Models wore ethnic-inspired sandals made of leather. Stella Tennant, who was voted model of the year at the British Fashion Awards recently, was the star of the show as she accompanied the designer down the runway
And there is no break for Karl, who is so obsessed with his work, he doesn't even plan on taking time off for Christmas.
The designer told Style.com: 'Everyone I know is leaving [Paris], but I stay home because it's the only moment I can work on the Couture quietly, sketch, and take care of my books and houses - all the things I never have time to do the rest of the year.
'For me the ultimate luxury is to be alone, to have time for myself, not look at my watch, and do whatever I want, whenever I want.'
Mr. Lagerfeld speaks about the CHANEL Paris-Bombay Métiers d'Art 2011/12 show
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