70s chanel

From the debut of the first ready-to-wear collection in 1978, Chanel can always be counted on for one of the most major runway spectacles of the season. Here, the runway evolution of the fashion house from the '70s through the Spring 2015 collection.

Graziella and Julie wearing Lanvin and Chanel dresses. French ELLE,July 1970.

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Chanel Spring 1992 Ready-to-Wear collection, runway looks, beauty, models, and reviews.

A model walks the runway during the Chanel Ready to Wear show as part of Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 1990-1991 in October, 1990 in Paris, France.

Chanel Spring 1995 Ready-to-Wear collection, runway looks, beauty, models, and reviews.

“I was just 19 when it took place,” the fashion legend tells British Vogue. “Very shortly afterwards, I received a call from Karl Lagerfeld asking me to meet him at Chanel’s headquarters on the Rue Cambon. That’s when my career at Chanel began.” Below, she recalls her favourite memories from the set of her first British Vogue cover with renowned photographer Herb Ritts.

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