Statement-making Formula One-influenced jumpsuits; flirty tweed ensembles and novelty accessories inspired by tennis whites; throw-on-and-go dresses and separates that blur the line between comfy sportswear and evening wear with their high-shine finishes and sinuous silhouettes. The enduring romance between Chanel and Monaco goes into top gear for Cruise 2023 as Virginie Viard puts a zippy, effortlessly glamorous spin on the city-state’s most famous athletic and recreational pursuits. Together with the maison, FEMALE and top Singapore model Nicole Liew take on this licence to thrill.
Silk faille top with sequins; silk faille pants; metal earrings with glass, resin and strass; leather belt with metal, resin and strass; lambskin gloves with cotton crochet; plexiglass minaudiere with strass on leather and metal chain shoulder strap; leather hobo case with metal chain trim; and satin d’Orsay pumps with strass. All Chanel
Guipure lace jacket with embellished buttons and matching skirt; cotton top with strass; metal earrings with resin and leather; metal choker with glass, resin and strass; lambskin gloves with cotton crochet; leather hobo case with metal chain trim; and leather and technical fabric sneakers
Leather vest with embellished buttons; jersey swimsuit; cotton poplin shorts with strass logo patch; metal necklace with resin; metal cuffs with strass; canvas tennis racket cover; and leather and technical fabric sneakers
Sequinned chiffon shirt dress with embellished buttons; silk chiffon jumpsuit (worn underneath dress); metal earrings with strass; leather belt with
metal buckle; jersey hobo bag on leather and metal shoulder strap; metal and leather vanity case on leather and metal chain shoulder strap; and leather
and grosgrain pumps
Fantasy cotton tweed jumpsuit with embellished buttons and embroidered patches; sequinned tulle tank top; metal earrings with resin and strass; lambskin gloves with cotton crochet; plexiglass minaudiere with strass on leather and metal chain shoulder strap; and leather and grosgrain pumps
Fantasy cotton tweed jacket with embellished buttons and detachable silk crepe plastron; matching bustier playsuit; metal earrings with strass; metal brooch with resin; matching cuff; canvas clutch on leather and metal chain shoulder strap with handheld mirror; and satin d’Orsay pumps with strass
Photography Stefan Khoo Photography Assistant Alif Styling Damian Huang Styling Assistant Danessa Tong Hair EC Tan/Kizuki+LIM Makeup Keith Bryant Lee, using Chanel Beauty Model Nicole Liew/Basic Models
This article is adapted from a story that first appeared in the Dec 2022 Love Edition of FEMALE