# Forest-Themed Fashion Runways The Grand Palais Transformed Into the Outdoors for Chanel FW18 By Amy Duong | Published 2018-03-12 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-fw18 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/chanel-fw18-collection/#slide-26) & [chanel](http://www.chanel.com/en_WW/fashion/collection/fall-winter-2018-19/the-looks.html) Karl Lagerfield fully adopted an [autumnal outdoor theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-x-highgrove) for the new [Chanel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-winter-tale) FW18 show during Paris Fashion Week. The set was located at the [Parisian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07) Grand Palais and it was completely transformed to resemble a forest with tall trees and detailed foliage. Showcased at the Chanel FW18 show were a total of 80 looks ready for the fall weather. The offerings boast a wide variety of styles, featuring pieces like long black lace dresses, oversized scarves, fur pieces and the luxury label's classic tweed. The new Chanel FW18 collection delivers a mainly muted color palette with its predominant black and gray offerings, but has pops of color throughout. A notable item from the luxury brand's latest collection is the puffer jacket that is coated in the signature Chanel quilted leather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Outdoor Fashion Shows:** The trend of creating outdoor themed fashion shows provides opportunities for event venues and designers to showcase their creativity in unique locations. - **Autumnal Colors:** The trend of adopting autumnal colors offers opportunities for designers to experiment with seasonal palettes and create new, seasonal looks that resonate with customers. - **Nature-inspired Fashion:** The trend of featuring nature-inspired pieces in fashion collections provides opportunities for designers to create unique and statement pieces that resonate with eco-conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace the trend of creating outdoor-themed shows as a way to showcase collections in unique and creative settings, while attracting new audiences. - **Event Planning:** The trend of outdoor fashion shows provides opportunities for event planning companies to showcase their expertise and creativity in transforming spaces into nature-inspired environments. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods manufacturers can experiment with seasonal color palettes and natural materials to produce unique looks and industry-leading sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Outdoor-Ready Luxurious Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-3.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Fashion Brand Christmas Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-winter-tale.md) - [Botanically Inspired Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-x-highgrove.md) - [On-the-Road Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-prefall-2023.md)