Jenna Coleman, Riley Keough and Margaret Qualley were among the stars arriving for the Chanel Paris Fashion Week show on Tuesday, after a week of unrest in the city.
The designer brand has decided to press ahead with the Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 showcase despite Paris being rocked by six nights of protests after a 17-year-old boy was shot dead at point-blank range by a policeman during a traffic stop.
The actress, 37, cut a chic figure in a pale pink striped midi dress which was embroidered with the iconic double C motif, while Riley, 34, opted for a sparkly jumpsuit and Margaret, 28 put on a leggy display in a white minidress and loafers.
Former Doctor Who star Jenna complemented the look with some white sunglasses and silver slingback heels.
Star quality: Margaret (L) looked stunning in the sheer white minidress with bird embroidery, while Riley (R) teamed her glittery jumpsuit with a star necklace
Say cheese: Margaret, who is the daughter of Andie MacDowell, smiled for the camera
She accessorised with a small pink quilted flap bag and chain waist belt.
They were was joined by Phoebe Tonkin and Camilla Morrone on the front row as models took to the outdoor catwalk.
Camila, 26, who is Leonardo DiCaprio’s ex-girlfriend, was pictured arriving for the show in a sparkly knitted co-ord and leather chunky boots, while Phoebe opted for sparkly trousers and a black waistcoat.
Actress Clemence Poesy also showed off her style in a red criss-cross patterned cardigan and miniskirt.
Chanel creative director Virginie Viard designed the collection with models stepping out in boucle co-ords and floral dresses.
Paris Fashion Haute Couture week kicked off on Monday, but the city has been rocked by six nights of protests after Nahel M was shot dead in a Parisian suburb on Tuesday.
Celine cancelled their menswear show – which was outside the official calendar – on Sunday due to the chaos as shops were looted, cars were set on fire and fights broke out in the street.
Celine designer Hedi Slimane said it was ‘inconsiderate’ to hold a fashion show when Paris was ‘bereaved and bruised’.
Thousands have been arrested since the protests began, with some 45,000 officers deployed across the country to try and quell the unrest.
Sunday night saw the intensity of the protests abate somewhat, with the grandmother of teen shooting victim Nahel M. appealing to citizens to demonstrate peacefully and stop the violence.
Stunning: Jenna, 37, cut a chic figure in a pale pink striped midi dress which was embroidered with the iconic double C motif
Gorgeous: She accessorised with a small pink quilted flap bag and chain waist belt
Best seats in the house: Jenna was joined by Phoebe Tonkin on the front row for the Haute Couture Fall/winter 2023-2024 fashion collection
Smiles: She took her seat to watch the outdoor show unfold
Walk this way: Camila Morrone was pictured arriving for the show in a sparkly knitted co-ord and leather chunky boots
Friendly: The actress, 26, who is Leonardo DiCaprio’s ex-girlfriend, waved to the cameras
Lady in red: Actress Clemence Poesy showed off her style in a red criss cross patterned cardigan and miniskirt
Fashionistas: (L-R) Nora Arnezeder, Camila Morrone and Ana Girardot posed for the camera
Having fun: The trio shared a laugh as they waited for the show to begin
Strike a pose: Nora posed for a photo with Camila
Vogue: Anna Wintour and Baz Luhrmann arrived for the show
Ruling the runway: Caroline de Maigret wore a double breasted boucle coat down the catwalk
Bridal look: Another model hit the catwalk in a white dress with veil by designer Virginie Viard
Best seat in the house: Paula Beer took a seat on the front row
Elegant: Tetyana Veryovkina Costa wore a slip dress and waistcoat
Arrival: Amandine de la Richardiere and Sebastien Tellier posed for a photo
Fashion fans: JR and George Lucas also arrived for the outdoor show
Designer: Chanel’s iconic slingbacks were on the catwalk as well as a variety of hats and bandanas
Chanel Haute Couture: Caroline de Maigret, left, lead the models down the runway
Outdoors: The catwalk happened by the river
Chaos: The designer brand has decided to press ahead with the Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 showcase after Paris has been rocked by six nights of protests (Sunday)
But tensions remain fraught, particularly in the suburbs of cities like Paris, Marseille and Lyon.
For now, the French government has refrained from declaring a state of emergency, though Macron delayed what would have been the first state visit to Germany by a French president in 23 years yesterday, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
While French authorities decline to implement extreme measures to calm protests, the FCDO has not officially discouraged travel to France.
