Chanel revisits Deauville roots with cinematic flair at Paris Fashion Week
By THOMAS ADAMSON
AP Fashion Writer
PARIS (AP) — In a cinematic homage blurring fashion and film, Chanel transported its audience at Paris Fashion Week to a fictional Deauville for its latest showcase. The black and white film of the Normandy seaside town starring Brad Pitt and front-row observer Penelope Cruz evoked Chanel’s roots. Deauville changed the course of founder Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s career and arguably the course of the Paris fashion industry, too. Here are some highlights of fall-winter 2024 ready-to-wear shows.