The breath taking show was launched on May 3rd, 2016 by Chanel. Chanel is a high fashion
house that specializes in haute couture and ready to wear clothes, luxury goods and fashion
accessories. It was the first fashion show in Havana capital of Cuba since the 1959 communist
revolution. Although Cuba is considered part of Latin America, but it was not in good terms
with United States. However, Cuba and the United States restored diplomatic relations on 20
July 2015, which had been severed in 1961 during cold war.
Although the fashion show was held in Cuba, Cubans were held behind police lines around
the event venue. This actions made Cubans extremely frustrated and angry. After all, that the
fashion show stole hearts of many Cubans. A 52-year-old Meriya Corroeoso said, “What a
sight, but I would have liked to be closer to models.”
The show took place on the paseo del prado. Chanel
turned leafy promenade into an open catwalk to capture
the eyes and hearts of many celebrities. Celebrities like
Vin Diesel, supermodel Gisele Bundchen and Tilda Swinton
attended the never Forgetting fashion show.
The half hour show ended with an appearance
by the German designer, dressed
in his trademark glove signature sequin jacket.
Chanel goods would cost well beyond the average Cuban wage of $25(£17) a month,
although Chanel goods are not sold in Cuba. Karl Lagerfeld a German fashion designer and
the head designer and the creative director of the fashion house said that his new line was
inspired by the Cuba’s rich cultural.