# Feminine Power Runway Shows The Chanel Spring Couture Collection Featured Strong Business Looks By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-01-31 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-couture References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/1/chanel-2017-spring-couture-collection) & [chanel](http://www.chanel.com/en_CA/) The [Chanel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanels-spring-2025) Spring Couture 2017 runway show saw a number of influential models, including Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Lily-Rose Depp. All of the models walked an extravagant mirror runway, which reflected the shimmer created by the many luxuriously embellishments that complemented the pieces. In addition to sparking gowns and blouse and skirt ensembles, the Chanel Spring Couture runway show featured statement power suits. These ensembles worked to the effect of celebrating [feminine power in the work place](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-your-own-time) in a sense, as the models are often made to look like strong business moguls. Throughout, it's clear that Karl Lagerfeld paid close attention to the [natural feminine form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity) when devising the looks as well, as he frequently incorporated bold belts to accentuate his models' waists. Image Credit: Hypebae ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Mirror Runway Trend:** Opportunity to incorporate mirror runways to create a luxurious and visually stunning runway experience. - **Statement Power Suits Trend:** Opportunity to create and promote power suits that celebrate feminine power and inspire women in the workplace. - **Bold Belt Accentuation Trend:** Opportunity to design and market bold belts that accentuate the waist and enhance the natural feminine form. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can embrace the mirror runway trend, power suit trend, and bold belt accentuation trend to cater to the evolving needs and preferences of modern women. - **Event Planning Industry:** The event planning industry can incorporate the mirror runway trend to create visually captivating and immersive experiences for fashion shows and other events. - **Accessories Industry:** The accessories industry can seize the opportunity to design and produce bold belts that complement power suits and accentuate the waist. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Vibrant Upscale Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanels-spring-2025.md) - [Model-Collaborative Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cara-loves-karl.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md)