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Chanel recreates Eiffel Tower to delight celebrity front row at Paris couture show

Models present creations for Chanel under a replica of the Eiffel Tower at the Grand Palais during the 2017-2018 fall/winter Haute Couture collection. Photo: AFP
Models present creations for Chanel under a replica of the Eiffel Tower at the Grand Palais during the 2017-2018 fall/winter Haute Couture collection. Photo: AFP

Models strut around the Eiffel tower replica, and even the collection is inspired by the iconic Parisian attraction

The exquisite fashion was not the only reason why Chanel’s show was one of the hottest during Paris Haute Couture Week – the spectacular set and celebrity front row were reasons too. Just when we thought the Chanel rocket shown during the ready-to-wear week in March has taken the level of decadence out of this world, Chanel nailed it again yesterday by actually building an Eiffel Tower inside the Grand Palais. Well, part of the iconic Parisian attraction at least – a scale model of the tower was replicated to-the-dot.

The top part of the tower was clouded by artificial mist to create an optical illusion. It was way over the top and had the show-goers frantically snapping photos and selfies.

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The front row was flooded with A-listers the likes of Katy Perry, Kristen Stewart, Pharrell Williams, Tilda Swinton, Zhou Xun, Julianne Moore, Sofia Coppola and more.

US singer Katy Perry (L) and US singer Pharrell Williams pose during the photocall before Chanel 2017-2018 fall/winter Haute Couture collection show. Photo: AFP
US singer Katy Perry (L) and US singer Pharrell Williams pose during the photocall before Chanel 2017-2018 fall/winter Haute Couture collection show. Photo: AFP
US actress Kristen Stewart poses during the photocall before Chanel 2017-2018 fall/winter Haute Couture collection show. Photo: AFP
US actress Kristen Stewart poses during the photocall before Chanel 2017-2018 fall/winter Haute Couture collection show. Photo: AFP
British actress Tilda Swinton poses during the photocall before Chanel 2017-2018 fall/winter Haute Couture collection show. Photo: AFP
British actress Tilda Swinton poses during the photocall before Chanel 2017-2018 fall/winter Haute Couture collection show. Photo: AFP
Chinese actress Zhou Xun poses during the photocall before Chanel 2017-2018 fall/winter Haute Couture collection show. Photo: AFP
Chinese actress Zhou Xun poses during the photocall before Chanel 2017-2018 fall/winter Haute Couture collection show. Photo: AFP