Chanel
was back to black inside the Grand Palais phémère with a runway that snaked through rooms against bursting blooms inspired by Villa Noailles in the South of France. Blackpink's Jennie contrasted in a fun, fuzzy vest and shorts combo.
“It's a Barbie-looking outfit,” she said of her minuscule take on the suit. It had pink double Cs, a pink belt and a heart charm. “It's a bit different than my other looks, but it's cute.”
The K-pop star who just wrapped a world tour, spent the prior day catching up on some much-needed rest in her hotel room. She was bright and cheerful for Chanel's early-morning show.
Jennie said this season's collection with its bold florals and bright colors felt “carefree and liberating.”
Noting that Chanel creative director Virginie Viard is one of the few women to head up a fashion house, Jennie said that working with her is an inspiration.
“She represents a beautiful, strong, competent woman and it's just so inspiring. And she always gives me such a good, lovely energy and tells me such sweet words,” she said. “And if you look at her collections, it's so strong and delicate, so I love the contrast there. I just love her.”
Chanel also outfitted her for the Cannes premiere of “The Idol,” which premiered there last May. Jennie, who is on screen with her stage name Jennie Ruby Jane, reflected on the walking the red carpet for her first acting role.
“It was so much pressure on me because it was my very first time, but looking back I just loved what I wore. I loved my look; I loved the whole team that I was with. It was just a great experience,” she said. “I hope to get to do more in the future.”
It's a little bit of a Chanel switcheroo with Jennie moving into acting, and Brie Larson taking up dance. She's become obsessed with her ballet practice lately after taking it up seven months ago.
