The best street style on display was not found in one of the four cities that anchor Fashion Week; nor was it seen during the usual seasonal churn in March and September. Instead, it was at Chanel’s Métiers d’art show, which took place in early December in Dakar, Senegal.
The brand flew in 165 clients and editors, but the audience also included more than 550 locals, including musicians, designers, stylists, and artists. And they were dressed: wrap dresses in purple and persimmon tones with matching head wraps, many of which were secured with Chanel logo brooches. One woman stacked her braids on her head, creating a crown nearly a foot high, and draped them with Chanel charms. Another wore a sleeveless macramé robe over a blue kimono embroidered with dragons. A…
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Harper's Bazaar (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2023