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Charlotte Casiraghiknows how to make an entrance.
On Monday, Casiraghi, the daughter of Monaco’sPrincess Carolineand granddaughter of Princess Grace, kicked of the Chanel show at Paris Fashion Week Tuesday on horseback.
As Casiraghi’s sporty moment proved the versatility of Chanel garments, a film shown in the background stressed the importance of horses to the work of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, whose earliest clients included women who loved racing.
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Casiraghi, 35, isn’t the first to bring a stallion on the catwalk. Last year,Virginie Viard— who took over as creative director of Chanel afterLagerfeld died in 2019— introduced the year’s bride (Lola Nicon) on a majestic white horse.
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Casiraghi has long been open about her love or horses, tellingHarper’s Bazaarin 2013: “They’ve had an important role in my life.”
“They gave me the energy to move forward, the ability to fight, giving me a rare confidence and invaluable strength,” Casiraghi told the publication.
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The niece ofPrince Albertis 11th in the line of succession to Monaco’s throne.
In accepting the role, Casiraghi explains she will be “a contributor not just a muse” and that she believes it’s part of her responsibility to stress Chanel’s message of female empowerment.
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source: people.com
