This next video diary features closeup footage from the Chanel, YSL and Guy Laroche Fall presentations.

Karl Lagerfeld outdid himself – even by his own standards. The gigantic iceberg set was beyond anything I’ve seen. And his “fantasy fur” collection pushed the envelope, too. He really challenged himself to create something fresh while still maintaining the Chanel essence. He’s a master. Stefano Pilati joked that the floppy hats in his YSL collection were for protection – if you’re having a bad day or just need some anonymity. And, finally, Guy Laroche – Marcel Marongui injected a modern freshness to this French label. “Quiet beauty” he called it – I couldn’t agree more.

Click above to see all this and more…