{"id":92955,"date":"2017-03-07T23:51:24","date_gmt":"2017-03-08T04:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=92955"},"modified":"2017-03-07T23:51:40","modified_gmt":"2017-03-08T04:51:40","slug":"ysl-ad-triggers-sexism-outcry-as-chanel-rockets-to-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/03\/07\/ysl-ad-triggers-sexism-outcry-as-chanel-rockets-to-space\/","title":{"rendered":"YSL ad triggers sexism outcry as Chanel rockets to space"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chanel rocketed into space Tuesday at Paris Fashion Week in an interstellar-themed show spectacular that saw designer Karl Lagerfeld reach for the stars \u2014 and a star-filled front row. (Photo: CHANEL\/Facebook<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

PARIS \u2014 Chanel rocketed into space Tuesday at Paris Fashion Week in an interstellar-themed show spectacular that saw designer Karl Lagerfeld reach for the stars \u2014 and a star-filled front row.<\/p>\n

Singer-turned-fashion designer Rihanna stunned crowds in a standout citrus lime coat at her Fenty X Puma collection that channeled school-girl-gone-bad.<\/p>\n

And Paris saw protest against a controversial new \u201cSaint Laurent\u201d ad campaign that rights groups say is sexist.<\/p>\n

Here are the highlights:<\/p>\n

CHANEL’S APOLLO NO. 5<\/p>\n

It was a return to form for Lagerfeld Tuesday, who explored space-infused styles in a fresh-feeling collection that was the 83-year-old’s best in seasons.<\/p>\n

Pharrell Williams, Cara Delevingne and Lily-Rose Depp delighted as Lagerfeld pressed the \u201cignition\u201d button that saw a gargantuan Chanel \u201cSpace Agency\u201d rocket take off inside the Grand Palais.<\/p>\n

A round, raised-collar defined the chic esthetic on skirt-suit styles \u2014 evoking a space-helmet neckline. While, sparkling silver and white boots merged the utilitarian astronaut-look with a chic Chanel signature \u2014 the square black toe.<\/p>\n

Minimalist pure-white mini dresses also cleverly captured the futuristic feeling \u2014 with cosmic-embroidered clusters sparkling against black fabric \u2014 the vast fabric of space.<\/p>\n

But beyond the smart fashion details, Lagerfeld really had some fun.<\/p>\n

Guests starting snapping with their cameras as models wrapped in huge reflective, heat-resistant shawl-blankets strutted around the giant, ceiling-high space shuttle installation that at one point pumped out smoke, grumbling noisily.<\/p>\n

It was Paris fashion’s Apollo No. 5.<\/p>\n

RIHANNA GOES BACK TO SCHOOL<\/p>\n

Moving on from her more saccharine, historic Marie Antoinette looks last season, the nascent 29-year-old designer developed a little \u2014 going back to college in the scholastic Monday night show.<\/p>\n

It was called Fenty University.<\/p>\n

On-trend oversize nerdy glasses, long flappy scarves, huge preppy sweaters, pleated skirts, lycra shorts and sports team uniforms were imagined in orange maroon, apple green, bright yellow and dark blue.<\/p>\n

Caps were emblazoned with an \u201cF,\u201d denoting the Barbadian star’s middle name of Fenty.<\/p>\n

As is the now the Rihanna signature, many of the looks were given a sexual, edgy twist \u2014 here seen in exposed midriffs, flesh-baring shorts and one knit sports crop top with breasts exposed at the bottom.<\/p>\n

Thigh-high laced-up baseball boots, in blue, yellow and white added a dose of fetishistic, school-girl provocation.<\/p>\n

Rihanna has shown critics that she’s growing as a designer with this, more thoughtful collection.<\/p>\n

But it hasn’t convinced everyone.<\/p>\n

One Twitter observer suggested the star not quit her day job, acerbically commenting: \u201cPlease Don’t Stop The Music.\u201d<\/p>\n

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PROTEST AGAINST NEW SAINT LAURENT AD<\/p>\n

Campaigners are accusing Saint Laurent of sexism after an ad campaign was released that they say features women in degrading poses. They are demanding its withdrawal.<\/p>\n

A French women’s rights group held a protest Tuesday in front of Saint Laurent’s Left Bank Paris boutique against the publicity campaign that shows a model in fur and fishnets opening her thighs, and another model in a leotard bending over a stool.<\/p>\n

Advertising campaigns in France are frequently criticized for objectifying women to sell products, but this season’s Saint Laurent campaign was singled out notably because of the suggestion of violence.<\/p>\n

French advertising authority ARPP told The Associated Press that they wrote to Saint Laurent Monday regarding the complaints they have received about the imagery.<\/p>\n

The Associated Press reached out to the house Tuesday, but they had no immediate comment.<\/p>\n

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PHARRELL’S TWO ROCKETS<\/p>\n

Williams told the AP of his amusement over the Chanel show space-shuttle decor.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s funny, you know. I have a son named Rocket and there’s a rocket in front of me,\u201d said the singer, who’s also a Chanel brand ambassador.<\/p>\n

Speaking of the house, the 43-year-old said: \u201cI think it’s amazing, I mean as always, you know they colour outside the lines.\u201d<\/p>\n

Williams joined singer Lily Allen on the front row inside the Grand Palais venue, who said she was currently recording her fourth album.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

MONCLER GAMME ROUGE<\/p>\n

Scandinavia was in the air at Moncler.<\/p>\n

An autumnal Nordic forest decor with golden green fallen leaves met guests at lauded designer Giambattista Valli’s illustrious Tuesday show.<\/p>\n

And references to the styles of the northern-most reaches of Europe were ubiquitous in the wintery 48-look display.<\/p>\n

Thick Scandinavian knits with the signature zigzags and motifs that circled the neck appeared on layered top-heavy silhouettes with short minis and wooly tights.<\/p>\n

Knitted gloves and the famed, knitted boot-sock that helps those in the colder climates stay warm in the winter months added a fun touch to imaginative and well-executed collection. Straps on the torso evoked the braces of skiing salopettes.<\/p>\n

And flower motifs, a Valli signature, came in purple, green and maroon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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