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Guests including actors Tilda Swinton, Hugh Grant and Kristen
Stewart, model Alexa Chung and British rapper Aitch gathered on
a stretch of Manchester's Thomas Street under a transparent
canopy, where they snacked on mulled cider and mini cheese
toasties as pro-Palestinian protesters chanted.
Music soon drowned out the protest chants and models with 1960s
inspired hairdos marched down the pavement in girly renditions
of the label's signature tweed ensembles in bright pink, orange
and green, with low-heeled Mary Jane shoes.
The annual event showcases lace, embroidery and other crafts
produced at Chanel's complex of specialty workshops on the
northern outskirts of Paris.
Chanel on Friday will release a film for the collection by Sofia
Coppola featuring images by British photographer Jamie
Hawkesworth and music by New Order.
Manchester's link to fashion dates to the 18th century when it
was the centre of Britain's textiles industry. The city is known
for its contributions to British pop culture, sports and
fashion.
(Reporting by Suzanne Plunkett and Suban Abdulla; writing by
Mimosa Spencer; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
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