Chanel Introduces the Idea of a Bridal Bathing Suit

Here comes the bride, all dressed in a … swimsuit? Chanel closed out its Mediterranean-inspired spring-summer 2019 haute couture fashion show in Paris on Tuesday, January 22, with a bridal bathing suit and swim cap look that takes the beach wedding dress code to new sartorial heights.

Despite the snowy weather in the City of Lights, the French fashion house turned the Grand Palais into an Italian villa, with guests sitting poolside in a garden as models paraded through the sunny oasis in pastel cocktail dresses and brightly colored tweed suits. But Karl Lagerfeld and his team undoubtedly saved the best for last with their unexpected bridal-meets-beachwear creation.

While beach weddings may conjure up images of boho-chic brides in flowy dresses, this Chanel bride was all about the glam. Model Vittoria Ceretti strutted around the pool in a sparkling one-piece bathing suit with ab-baring cutouts. The spaghetti-strap style featured a scoopy neckline with pink and blue-beaded embellishment to complement the white and silver-sequined base.