The Best Chanel Runway, Celebrity, and Street Style Looks of 2019
The past year was one of major change for Chanel. With Karl Lagerfeld's passing in February, the house was required to rework its entire structure and move forward to continue the legacy. Since then, it's become clear that the Parisian label is firmly rooted in the industry and shows no signs of fading away. Throughout the last few seasons, there has been a slew of standout Chanel moments spanning three different categories: runway, street style, and celebrity. Each one produced inspiring ensembles that ranged from red carpet moments at the Cannes Film Festival all the way to the streets of Paris during fashion week. Ahead, discover the top Chanel looks from the year.
Celebrities
Proof that a suit and sandals are always a chic party outfit option.
On Chung: Chanel sandals
If you're heading out for the evening, skip the tote and sling a crossbody bag across your shoulder for a stylish hands-free option.
On Monáe: Chanel bag
Who can forget this standout gown from the Met Gala
On Depp: Chanel gown
Pretty sure this is what shows up when you search "party pants" in the dictionary.
On Robbie: Chanel dress and pants
Go for a nostalgic aesthetic and pair a cute hat with a tailored coat and matching skirt.
On Campbell: Chanel hat, coat, and skirt
Street Style
Contrast a neutral-tone outfit with a Chanel bag in a bright pop of color.
Chanel separates translates to an athleisure-inspired wardrobe, as witnessed above.
The gold boots to end all gold boots.
Thoughtful accessories, like a Chanel chain belt and bright tote, can instantly upgrade your outfit.
Go for a mod-inspired look with a pair of Chanel's tall white boots.
Runway
The tweed dress gets an update by way of a thigh-high slit.
The puffer coat never looked so fun.
Romantic ruffles meet tailored separates—très chic.
Your new go-to top and skirt have arrived.
Need a quick, cute style idea for this month? Try a belted sweater over a maxi skirt.
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Up Next: 13 Chanel outfits that feel very 2019.
Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)
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