The Chanel Cruise 2022/23 show was the ultimate Miami soirée

A SEA OF red and white cabanas, striped parasols and red deckchairs perfectly complimented Chanel’s first Miami show in 14 years (the most recent show saw Karl Lagerfeld take over the historic Raleigh Hotel for resort 2008/09). Unveiled for the first time at the Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel last May, on November 4th the collection was shown in a new light on the beach of the iconic Faena Hotel.

Chanel ambassadors Phoebe Tonkin and Lily-Rose Depp arrived in ensembles fresh from the Spring-Summer 2023 pre-collection. Depp was a vision in a light blue silk top and matching skirt, which were perfectly paired with Chanel accessories, bag and shoes. Meanwhile, the wind caught in Australia’s own Phoebe Tonkin’s light blue iridescent cardigan as she posed for the cameras, which she married with a matching shirt and skirt, also from the Spring-Summer 2023 pre-collection.

Tonkin and Depp, along with other friends of the brand — including Pharrell Williams, Marion Cotillard and Caroline de Maigret — perched themselves on cozy deck chairs and sofas that dotted the runway. They were joined by actors Ella Balinska, Arden Cho and Andrés Velencoso and musician Nile Rodgers.

And so, after attendees had taken their seats, the runway commenced.

The two-toned theatrical backdrop to the presentation, which was was designed by director Baz Luhrmann and costume designer Catherine Martin, cohesively integrated with the silhouettes of the collection which combined the worlds of motor racing and tennis with those of the Monte Carlo ballet, the casino and the Riviera.

The season’s offerings heroed ensembles from motocore to feminine tailoring with juxtaposing embellishments offering balance. Elegant skirt suits were paired with chunky sneakers and shimmering midnight gowns were featured in relaxed silhouettes.

The show, which concluded to excited applause, was followed by a relaxed soirée. Feet in the sand, attendees mingled and lounged on generous sofas; only to be serenaded by an electrifying concert from Nile Rodgers and his legendary disco band CHIC.

A performance of signature tunes from ‘Everybody Dance’, ‘I Want Your Love’ and ‘Le Freak’ was punctuated with an appearance from brand ambassador Pharrell Williams who joined the band for a rendition of ‘Get Lucky’. And so VIPs to models and actors danced the night away, Miami-style.

The CHANEL Cruise 2022/23 collection will be available in boutiques from November 8th, 2022 in the United States and November 16th worldwide.