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Chanel runway features 20-month-old Amber Le Bon
In a rare departure from the high-fashion norms of the Chanel runway, 20-month-old Amber Le Bon made a memorable appearance during the brand's Fall/Winter 1991 show. The toddler, daughter of supermodel Yasmin Le Bon, walked the runway holding hands with her mother and another model.
The moment was orchestrated by legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld, who was captivated by the child's presence while she was backstage in Paris. Lagerfeld requested that she participate in the show and commissioned a custom pink jumpsuit designed to fit her small stature while remaining consistent with the collection's aesthetic. This event remains a unique historical footnote in the house's century-long history, marking one of the youngest appearances ever on a Chanel catwalk.