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Images from Chanel's Métiers d'Art pre-fall 2012 show that happened in Paris on Tuesday are just starting to make their rounds, and we've put 14 of the looks in the gallery above. The runway was set up like a decadent banquet, complete with lit candles, finger sandwiches (fancy finger sandwiches, that is), and drinks. The Daily Mail reports that guests even dined at the show with gold-plated cutlery.
The Indian-inspired collection was called "Paris—Bombay," and featured lots of elaborate jewelry, sandals, sari-type outfits, and even a dreadlock or two on the head of Lindsey Wixson and Daphne Groeneveld.
· Bombay to Paris: Chanel stages Indian-inspired fashion show [Daily Mail UK]
· 42 Photos From Last Night's Chanel Spring 2012 Fashion Show [Racked]
· Chanel [Official Site]