Chanel Cruise Collection 2021/2022
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For Chanel’s 2021/2022 Cruise collection, creative director Virginie Viard was inspired by the “simplicity, the precision and the poetry” of Jean Cocteau’s iconic 1960 film, Testament of Orpheus. She even showed the collection against the stunning white, limestone backdrop of the Carrières de Lumières quarry in Les Baux-de-Provence.

Fine elements of early cinema weave into the fabric of this collection, from the dramatic flair of black knitted and macramé capes to pure white, billowing silhouettes. The natural landscape of Provence also makes a cameo with floral embroidery and soft-coloured fabrics in a rare break from Viard’s monochromatic aesthetic.

Perhaps paying tribute to the late supermodel Stella Tennant or channelling the spirit of Cocteau, who featured himself as the protagonist in the film alongside his lover Jean Marais, the creative director infuses her fondness for a little rock n’ roll rebellion, from leather fringing and punk accessories to the edgy hairstyles and dark-lined eyes of that era.

Take a look at some of our favourite looks from this dreamy collection.

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Photo 1 of 24 The exaggerated white lapel and spliced cuff detailing makes for clean, minimalistic lines
Photo 2 of 24 All black: The cropped jacked and cinched waist brings shape to this dark number
Photo 3 of 24 The Testament of Orpheus is completely in black-and-white except for a few seconds of colour spliced in. Much like the movie, this collection offers only a splash of colour, including this pink number, among its many monochrome looks.
Photo 4 of 24 A quintessential Chanel cruise look
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Photo 6 of 24 Angelic muse: The white, flowing dresses in this collection are reminiscent of figures in Greek mythology, especially against the backdrop of the Carrières de Lumières quarry
Photo 7 of 24 Black, white and gray: Viard's monochromatic colour palette mimics the "simplicity, the precision and the poetry of Cocteau's film"
Photo 8 of 24 Viard continues to show a fondness for sprinkling a hint of rock n' roll rebellion into her collections
Photo 9 of 24 Striking white ankle boots are paired with this dramatic caped number
Photo 10 of 24 This monochromatic pattern lends energy to this flowing silhouette
Photo 11 of 24 The beading on this look uses surplus stock from Karl Lagerfeld's past couture shows
Photo 12 of 24 Remembering Stella Tennant: Chanel has always been inspired by the late supermodel's affinity for blending different styles and aesthetics
Photo 13 of 24 Spot the iconic camellia flower resting on the model's neck, immortalised in diamonds and gold
Photo 14 of 24 Viard channels Cocteau-level drama with crochet and macramé capes
Photo 15 of 24 Inspired by Jean Marais' infamous costume designed by Coco Chanel for 1930s film, Oedipus Rex
Photo 16 of 24 The soft-coloured rough fringing brings a feminine element to an otherwise low-cut, punk-inspired minidress
Photo 17 of 24 Embroidered detailing on the sleeves is the wild floral landscape of Provence—lavenders, ranunculus, blue felicia, thyme and more
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Photo 20 of 24 This fabric resembles a watercolour masterpiece of a French countryside landscape that one would find in the museum
Photo 21 of 24 Punk-inspired details appear throughout the collection, from leather fringe and fishnets to metal cuffs and chain chokers
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Photo 23 of 24 Appreciate the unique detailing on the cuffs and collars, with panes of white running down the centre
Photo 24 of 24 A showing by Chanel would not be complete without their iconic tweed jackets

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