Behind the Scenes with Chanel's Haute Couture Bride AnOther Famous Models Wearing Chanel Couture Wedding Dresses 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 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