Why this Chanel swimsuit is the fashion obsession of the summer

Models walked the sand-covered catwalk, to the rhythm of rolling waves hitting the makeshift shore, as they showed off the retro-accented Chanel Spring/Summer 2019 collection. The show revealed some of the last pieces imagined by Karl Lagerfeld, who designed the season’s collection in a nod to Coco Chanel’s original designs, complete with an unmistakable contemporary twist. While some considered the collection’s various and creative handbags to be the star pieces, Instagram suggested otherwise. In a summery twist, it was the Chanel swimsuit, seen on the sandy catwalk, that quickly conquered the fashion scene. Designed in black and white, the bathing suit features the emblematic double C logo, and was quickly adopted by some of Instagram’s It-girls. Combined with denims, cardigans, bucket hats, or fanny-packs, the suit can be worn beach-side or in the city, just take your pick.

From the catwalk to the cover of Vogue Paris…

The spring-summer 2019 Chanel show

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In two step with the 1990s revival trend that has taken over the fashion scene in the last few seasons, the swimsuit echoes a piece designed by Karl Lagerfeld almost 20 years ago. As seen during the Spring-summer 1994 Chanel show, a classic one-piece black swimsuit underwent a couture transformation thanks to the help of the double C logo, accessorized with a bag worn at the waist. In all, the swimsuit is a must-have summer accessory, seen worn by Gisele Bündchen for the June/July 2019 issue of Vogue Paris, styled by Emmanuelle Alt, and shot by Mikael Jansson.