Chanel closed an entire street in Manchester, England, to hold the highlight of 2023 – the Métiers d’art workshop show. When the music started, a Chanel girl wearing a colorful tweed suit walked the catwalk in a arrogant manner. Guests watching the show on both sides sat on the wooden chairs and stools at the door of the bar, their feet beating to the psychedelic melody. God’s timing is perfect. The heavy rain is pouring down at this moment. Let’s count all the elements of this show, So British!

Regarding the Manchester workshop show, ELLE presents it from five perspectives: “Origin Allusion”, “Urban Culture”, “Series DNA”, “Starlight Silhouette” and “Show Playlist”, allowing you to appreciate the exquisite details of the entire show.

 

Analysis of the five essences of Chanel’s Manchester workshop show:

1. Origin story—what is the Métiers d’art workshop series?

 

A city and a show, a graceful dance between the two, while using the hands of craftsmen to deeply interpret the refined charm of a specific culture, has always been the essence of Chanel’s Métiers d’art workshop series. In other words, the annual workshop show brings together the creative studios of Chanel’s headquarters on rue Cambon, the workshops of Chanel’s craft base “le19M”, and sparks of exchange between artists from all over the world. For example, the 2022/2023 workshop show will be held in Dhaka, the capital of Senegal. It has a charming African feel due to the combination of local artistic nutrients.

 

2. Urban culture—deeply rooted in the musical soul of Manchester

The real-life catwalk of this 2023/2024 workshop show is located on Thomas Street in the North District of Manchester. Chanel has closed a street, and the British-style pubs and traditional shops on both sides have suddenly transformed into an atmosphere-shaping environment. The biggest contributor. Artistic director Virginie Viard revealed: “For me, Manchester represents the city of music and was the driving force behind this creation.” She used 1960s silhouettes in the new series, combined with patterns such as vinyl records , interpreting the avant-garde spirit of Manchester’s various types of orchestras that have rewritten music history over the years.

 

3. Series DNA—vinyl records, British afternoon tea, diamond pattern

“British” and “1960s” are two keywords that set the tone of the Manchester Workshop series. Artistic director Virginie Via uses a tweed suit with a length of 10 centimeters above the knee as an elegant base, and incorporates an A-line cape, inverted tulip-shaped sleeves, and ruffle tailoring to add a youthful character to the elegant silhouette. The vinyl record sequin pattern on the clothes, the embroidery pattern of British afternoon tea cakes, and the repeated diamond and houndstooth patterns on the clothes each highlight the distinct British impression.

As for the list of accessories that fashionable women are concerned about, here is a list of them. Including football sequined evening bags, three-dimensional chain bags in the shape of tea boxes, brightly colored knitted long scarves, Mary Jane shoes embellished with gold buckles, and twill fedora hats with a shape between a newsboy cap and a baseball cap. Worth marking as the purchasing focus of this series

 

4. Starlight silhouettes are 100% stylish—Tida Swindon, Gui Lunmei, and Hugh Grant

When the actor Hugh Grant appeared, he smiled deeply and coyly at the corners of his eyes and mouth. I thought to myself: “Nothing can be more British than this face!” The star list of the workshop show is still dreamy, and the female star Ke Kristen Stewart and her wife Dylan Meyer attended together. Director Sofia Coppola and Japanese actress Sakura Ando were also guests. “Little Magnesium” Gui Lunmei became the most elegant figure at the scene as usual.

When it was my turn to interview actress Tilda Swindon, I felt like I melted on the spot. Her aura, eyes, and articulation… all the charms she displayed had killer charm. When asked about the three must-have items in her wardrobe, her answer was: “Kilt skirt, oversized jersey sweater, and tweed cape.” The goddess’s dressing point of view is indeed extraordinary.

 

5. The playlist of the show is revealed—this show would be nothing without music..

To enjoy this show, you need to take notes on a lot of highlights. The music in the show is especially memorable. How can you keep it private and listen only to yourself?

2023/2024 Workshop Show Psychedelic and Sweet Playlist:

〈Necessary Genius〉 by David Holmes & Raven Violet

〈Bizarre love triangle〉（Shep Pettibone 12’’ remix) by New Order

〈New Big Prinz〉by The Fall

〈Anyone Who Had A Heart〉 by Cilla Black

〈Blue Monday〉by New Order