Chanel stages show in New York City subway
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Key Points:
- Kristen Stewart attended Chanel’s Métiers d’art show held in the abandoned Bowery Station subway platform in New York City, describing the event as an emotional and cinematic experience that blended casual and formal fashion.
- The show, directed by new Chanel artistic director Matthieu Blazy, received widespread acclaim for its realistic and wearable designs, emphasizing clothing for "real life" rather than just runway spectacle.
- Chanel chose New York for the event to honor founder Coco Chanel’s ties to the city and to engage American Very Important Customers (VICs), despite the irony of showcasing high fashion in a public subway setting.
- The Métiers d’art collection highlights the craftsmanship of Chanel’s acquired ateliers, such as Maison Michel and Lesage, with
