How Giveon Gave Chanel a Gentleman’s Perspective 

Chanel’s front row never lacks star power, but there was a fresh face in the audience this season: ultra-stylish R&B singer-songwriter Giveon. The Los Angeles native took in Virginie Viard’s ’90s-inspired spring 2022 collection in style, flying in for the occasion and wearing head to toe Chanel. The ornate black and white “fantasy tweed” coat from the Métiers d’art show stunned when it debuted on the runway back in May, but Giveon and stylist Yashua Simmons put their twist on things to create a look he described as “powerful, classic, and inspired.”

For the “Heartbreak Anniversary” singer, the trip to Paris Fashion Week was a thrill that brought to mind the iconic runways of yesteryear. “I felt honored,” he shared post-event. “For me to be able to experience Paris for the first time with Chanel was a dream come true. I loved the nostalgia of it all. It reminded me of the late ’80s and early ’90s when the supermodels were the stars of the show.” 

Below, Giveon shares a gentleman’s perspective on Chanel. He took Vogue along for his getting ready process from pre-show skin prep to adding on his pièce de résistance: a show stopping Chanel Fine Jewelry rock crystal and diamond necklace.