Inside The Exhibition: Lagerfeld: The Chanel Shows

An exhibition celebrating some of Karl Lagerfeld's most memorable Chanel shows is coming to London, courtesy of photographer Simon Procter, who worked closely with the designer throughout his career. The installation opened at the Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square this week and is set to run for three months - but, as you might not be able to see it in person, we've selected some highlights for you to enjoy from the comfort of your home.

Read through for some of Procter's personal highlights from his time working with the inimitable designer.

This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR UK.

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Chanel Arcadia - ready-to-wear spring/summer 2018, Le Grand Palais, Paris

"I was very close to the cliff and spent a lot of time studying the lichen and fauna. It looked slick, like it had been there for 100 years instead of two days. It was an incredible achievement." Photo: Simon Procter

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Chanel Beach - ready-to-wear spring/summer 2019, Le Grand Palais, Paris

"The last time I saw Karl, I remember him standing on the wooden deck, waving to the models as they walked down the beach, paddling through the waves. It was a joyous show and all the girls were smiling as they all waved back." Photo: Simon Procter

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Chanel Cambon - Haute Couture spring/summer 2010, Pavillon Cambon Capucines, Paris

"Karl insisted I shoot the show from the wings, it was of course a good idea." Photo: Simon Procter

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Chanel Garden - Haute Couture spring/summer 2018, Le Grand Palais, Paris

"This was the most private show, in a closed-off garden. I had chosen what turned out to be a difficult position and actually saw very little. It took two weeks to rebuild from my photographs this idealisation and realisation of the show." Photo: Simon Procter

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Chanel High Line - ready-to-wear spring/summer 2007, Le Grand Palais, Paris

"This was a lot of work to create but has proved over the years to be one of my most popular pieces." Photo: Simon Procter

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Chanel Rocket - ready-to-wear autumn/winter 2017/2018, Le Grand Palais, Paris

"The launch of the rocket was so clever; the countdown started, it began to spark and then clouds of smoke emerged. The boosters slid slowly up the fuselage, giving the very real sense it was lifting off." Photo: Simon Procter

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Chanel Villa - Haute Couture spring/summer 2019, Le Grand Palais, Paris

"This was the last show Karl designed and suddenly his voice was booming out everywhere, via an extract from an old interview. Then they played 'We Could Be Heroes' by Bowie. It was so emotional." Photo: Simon Procter

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Editorial for Harper's Bazaar 2006, New York City

"This was the last shot of a very crazy day, running around New York - at times without permits. But we knew we had pulled off something special and everyone was excited and buzzing; more and more people were coming to see us as we had set up the shoot right in the middle of Times Square. "It was really fun and the people watching were laughing - and still more people kept coming. And then one of the producers spoke to the police and we realised we had completely blocked Times Square. It was a pretty cool day." Photo: Simon Procter

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