Chanel show in the heart of Cuba
Fashionistas and celebrities from around the world flocked beneath klieg lights on a grand Havana colonial avenue transformed into a private runway for French fashion house Chanel.
Brazilian top model Gisele Bundchen poses before a fashion show by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Gisele Bundchen
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen (R, blue hat) rides in a vintage car to attend a fashion show by Chanel, the first major fashion house to send models down the catwalk in in Havana, May 3, 2016.
With the heart of the Cuban capital effectively privatized by an international corporation under the watchful eye of the Cuban state, the premiere of Chanel 2016/2017 "cruise" line offered a startling sight in a country officially dedicated to social equality and the rejection of material wealth.
Ana de Armas
Actress Ana de Armas (R) rides in a vintage car along with others to attend a fashion show by Chanel, the first major fashion house to send models down the catwalk in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
People wait to catch a glimpse of models and celebrities who are in town to attend a fashion show by Chanel, the first major fashion house to send models down the catwalk in in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Vin Diesel in Cuba
Actor Vin Diesel (C) climbs out of a vintage car while surrounded by fans, as he arrives to attend a fashion show by Chanel, the first major fashion house to send models down the catwalk in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Vin Diesel
Actor Vin Diesel poses before a fashion show by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, Cuba, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
People stand on balconies prior to a fashion show displaying creations by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
Models present creations by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
A model presents a creation by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
Models present creations by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld (center L), head designer and creative director of fashion house Chanel, walks with a model after a fashion show of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection, at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
Models present creations by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
Models present creations by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Antonio Castro
Antonio Castro, aspiring model and grandson of former president Fidel Castro, is seen prior to a fashion show displaying creations by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
People stand on a balcony prior to a fashion show displaying creations by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld, head designer and creative director of fashion house Chanel, poses with a model after a fashion show of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection, at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Tilda Swinton
Actress Tilda Swinton (R) takes a picture with a guest prior to a fashion show displaying creations by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
Models wear creations from the Karl Lagerfeld "cruise" line for fashion house Chanel, at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
With the heart of the Cuban capital effectively privatized by an international corporation under the watchful eye of the Cuban state, the premiere of Chanel 2016/2017 "cruise" line offered a startling sight in a country officially dedicated to social equality and the rejection of material wealth.
Chanel in Cuba
Models present creations by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
People stand on balconies prior to a fashion show displaying creations by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Vanessa Paradis
French singer Vanessa Paradis (C) is seen prior to a fashion show for Chanel in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
A model presents a creation by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
Models present creations by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
Models present creations by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
A model presents a creation by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
Models dance during a fashion show presenting creations by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
A model smokes a cigar as he presents a creation by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
A model presents a creation by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
A model presents a creation by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
A model presents a creation by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.
Chanel in Cuba
Models present creations by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, May 3, 2016.