Historically, the Chanel Haute Couture runway shows have closed with a bridal look, a tradition established by Karl Lagerfeld in the 1980s that included everything from classic gowns to swimsuits. This ivory 1994 Italian Vogue Wedding Dress: A Vintage Treasure The History of the Chanel Bride The Chanel Bride, 1992. From Karl Lagerfeld's Fall Winter 1992 Haute Couture collection, the ivory tweed gown corseted, piped in black, and finished with a voluminous skirt became an instant Chanel classic. Modeled Met Gala 2023: The best vintage Chanel red carpet moments Tatler Asia