Alright, let’s talk about Cara Delevingne and Chanel. This whole thing got me thinking the other day. You see her face, you often think Chanel, right? Or at least, I do. It feels like they’ve been linked forever. So, I decided to actually trace this back, see how it all started and unfolded, just based on what I could piece together from memory and a bit of digging.
First thing I did was just pull up images. Seriously, just typed their names together. And bam! Loads of pictures. Runway shots, ad campaigns, her just wearing their stuff out and about. It wasn’t just one or two times; it was consistent, over years.
Then I tried to remember specific moments. Karl Lagerfeld, obviously, was the big connection there. He seemed to really take a shine to her. I remember seeing her closing shows, which is a pretty big deal. She had that edgy look, that attitude, which wasn’t the typical Chanel model vibe from way back, but Karl made it work. He put her front and center.
Digging a Little Deeper
So, I looked into some specific campaigns she did. Found these key ones:
- That supermarket runway show: She was definitely a big part of that whole spectacle. Really memorable.
- Eyewear campaigns: Remember those? Her expressions were always spot on.
- Handbag ads: Pretty sure she did some for the classic bags too.
It felt like she wasn’t just a model for Chanel; she was almost like a muse, especially during Karl’s later years. She brought this youthful, slightly rebellious energy to a very established, very classic brand. And it worked. People talked about it. It made Chanel feel current, tapped into that younger market maybe.
I thought about what made it stick. It wasn’t just the photoshoots. It was her personality too. She was everywhere, being herself, being kinda goofy and outspoken, but then she’d step onto the Chanel runway or into an ad, and she’d embody that chic effortlessly. It was a cool mix.
After Karl…
That was the next question I had. Karl Lagerfeld passed away, and Virginie Viard took over. What happened with Cara then? Did the relationship continue? I checked some recent stuff. Looks like she still attends their shows, wears their clothes to big events. Maybe not the absolute face of every single campaign like before, but the connection is definitely still there. It seems like a relationship built over years, something solid that didn’t just vanish when the head designer changed. It’s more like a long-term friendship between her and the house now.
So yeah, that was my little exploration. Started with a feeling, did some looking around, and pieced together this picture. It’s clear it was a really significant partnership in fashion, driven by Karl’s vision and Cara’s unique presence. It shaped a whole era for Chanel, I think. Pretty cool to see how those things develop over time.
