By Frances Hopes
Chanel’s annual Summer Party, a highlight of London’s social calendar, took place on 28 June in the grounds of London’s Serpentine Gallery. The VIP event celebrated the opening of the 2017 Pavilion, designed by Francis Kéré, the Serpentine’s 17th annual architectural commission.
The collaboration between the Serpentine Galleries and Chanel has aligned a pioneering art institution and an iconic fashion house, creating a unique event that celebrates the best in art and architecture in the heart of the city of London.
Leading figures from the worlds of international art, architecture, design, fashion, music, film and business came together to celebrate and raise funds for the Serpentine’s internationally acclaimed exhibitions, architecture, education and live programmes.
Guests included Alice Dellal, Anish Kapoor, David Adjaye, David Furnish, Edie Campbell, Eva Herzigova, George Osborne, Grayson Perry, Guy Ritchie, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Helen McCrory, Charli XCX, Jamie xx, Marcus Piggott, Mert Alas, Princess Eugenie of York, Ron Arad, Stacy Martin, Yinka Shonibare, Shirley Bassey, Brooklyn Beckham and Mario Testino.
Ellie BAMBER, CHANEL Ambassador, wore a printed chiffon dress and coat, look 64, from the Cruise 2017/18 collection. CHANEL accessories, bag and shoes.
CHANEL Fine Jewellery: “Coco Crush” rings in 18K beige gold.
CHANEL Makeup.
Ella PURNELL, British actress, wore a navy blue silk dress, from the Fall-Winter 2017/18 Ready-to-wear Act 1 collection. CHANEL shoes.
CHANEL Fine Jewellery: “Camélia” earrings in 18K pink gold and diamonds.
CHANEL Makeup.
Rita ORA, British singer, wore a black velvet dress, look 77, from the Paris-Cosmopolite 2016/17 collection. CHANEL accessories and shoes.
Mabel MCVEY, British singer, wore a navy body from the Paris-Cosmopolite 2016/17 collection, a black tweed skirt from the Fall-Winter 2017/18 Ready-to-wear collection and a black lambskin blouson from the Fall-Winter 2016/17 Ready-to-wear collection. CHANEL shoes.
Jorja SMITH, British singer, wore a black jersey body, from the Paris-Cosmopolite 2016/17 collection, and a black silk skirt, look 54, from the Spring-Summer 2017 Ready-to-wear collection. CHANEL bag and shoes.
CHANEL Fine Jewellery: “Coco Crush” rings in 18K beige gold and diamonds.
Claudia SCHIFFER, German model, wore a gold dress, look 53, from the Paris-Rome 2015/16 collection. CHANEL accessories and bag.
Gala GORDON, British actress, wore an ecru silk tulle dress, look 93, from the Fall-Winter 2016/17 Ready-to-wear collection. CHANEL bag.
Freya MAVOR, Scottish actress, wore a black lambskin trousers, look 28, and a multicolour silk jacket, look 42, from the Spring-Summer 2017 Ready-to-wear collection. CHANEL shoes.
SKEPTA, British rapper, wore a black velvet coat from the Paris-Cosmopolite 2016/17 collection. CHANEL accessories.
Adwoa ABOAH, British Model, wore a white silk tulle dress, look 77, from the Cruise 2016/17 collection
Ella RICHARDS, British model, wore an ecru embroidered tweed dress, look 2, and jacket, look 1, from the Paris-Cosmopolite 2016/17 collection. CHANEL bag and shoes.
Arizona MUSE, American model, wore a white silk embroidered dress, look 75, from the Spring-Summer 2016 collection. CHANEL bag.
Sam ROLLINSON, British model, wore a dark green voile dress from the Cruise 2016/17 collection. CHANEL accessory, bag and shoes.
