The Chanel Show

Karl Lagerfeld is all smiles as he walks into the Chanel boutique with Blake Lively | All Images Janelle for MDC

As the world’s premier arbiter of taste, Karl Lagerfeld knows a thing or two about throwing a party and last night’s Chanel store opening in Soho was an event to remember. Those lucky enough to score an invite were treated to the sounds of Alexa Chung’s eclectic musical selections and the ambiance of the futuristic Peter Marino designed space. Sipping cocktails and star-gazing was de rigueur, but the true stars of the evening were the exquisite Chanel pieces lining the walls; guests marveled at the detailing on 2.55 bags, J12 watches and took turns marveling at those F/W fur boots before heading out Karl’s private dinner at Don Hill’s. For a glimpse of the goings on and the elegant guests check out our exclusive images from the party.

A look at the gorgeous redesign

The always glam Alexa Chung was DJ for the evening

Some of the stunning Chanel jewelry on display

Starchitect Peter Marino fields questions from reporters

Mannequins sport looks from the stunning fall collection

A newly platinum Abbey Lee Kershaw with Freja Beha Erichsen

Even more covetable Chanel ensembles on the racks

Chanel favorite Elisa Sednaoui and her lovely mother

Video of the F/W show played on the walls

Chanel Iman is all smiles at the party for her namesake.

Russell Simmons enjoyed the evening, so did actress, Rachel Bilson

Diane Kruger in a one of a kind Chanel ensemble

Chanel’s famous cosmetics on display in the new store

Blonde beauty Tori Praever and French superstar Lou Doillon were among the famous guests.

Anja Rubik never fails to delight.

Style mavens Linda Fargo of Bergdorf Goodman and Shala Monroque of POP

W Magazine’s Stefano Tonchi has a chat.

The stunning Constance Jablonski.

Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester and the divine, Edita Vilkeviciute

Actress Maggie Grace and the always dapper Hamish Bowles of Vogue

Social fixture, writer Derek Blasberg

Big Brother is watching you!

Who better to wrap things up than perennial Chanel face, Baptiste Giabiconi?