Excerpt: CHANEL. SPRING 2023 - PARIS FASHION WEEK. Model: Samantha Saba

 (Images. V Magazine and Models.com)

"...Even through the collection portrays a revival of 1960's counterculture, more so its postmodernism idealism to deconstruct 1950's modernist stagnation.  There are hints in Viard's latest array that represent the amorous, with knee high fishnet stockings, miniskirts and lace, tulle and sheer looks throughout.   The collection holds an aura of liberating aspects of feminine sexuality, which has been a slight trend on the runways from 2019, yet proven to be difficult to express without the gaudy, in light of the cheapen representations of sexual allure via social media.

However, Viard's latest Chanel showpiece does feel patchy and at times lost its own ambiguity, whilst drawing from the dreamlike L'Année dernière à Marienbad as a theme, Viard as mentioned, seems to be trying to release herself from the Lagerfeld legacy.  Thus, degrees of inconsistency have surfaced from the Viard Chanel template in her attempt at sourcing an appeal from an illusive counterculture of the 21st Century, which does not exist.  So, Viard's impact on Chanel would probably resonate a far deeper imprint, if she began to break down the iconic brand name, by redefining in appreciation of Lagerfeld, yet also gently putting the greatness of his reflection to rest.    

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Full review:  https://chiasmusmagazine.blogspot.com/2022/10/chanel-spring-2023-paris-fashion-week.html

(A.Glass 2022)