As the debate over same-sex marriage heats up in France, the French fashion world is making their voices heard. Last week, Elle released their Marriage for All issue, which proudly featured two beautiful brides gracing the cover. On Tuesday morning, noted fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld added his couture touch to the battle by closing Chanel’s Paris fashion show with two blushing brides, walking down the catwalk hand-in-hand, alongside Lagerfeld’s angelic nephew, four-year-old Hudson Kroenig (a frequent guest on Chanel runways).
Asked if his use of bridal couture at his show was designed to support gay marriage in France, Lagerfeld replied: “Of course it was.”
“I don’t even understand the debate. Since 1904 [in France] the church and state have been separate,” the German-born designer told The Associated Press. He said people who consider marriage a sacred religious union can continue that tradition in their churches, temples, synagogues and mosques, but that all religions should tolerate gay marriage.”
However, Lagerfeld doesn’t support all aspects of LGBT equality. In the past, he’s stated that he opposed allowing gay couples being allowed to adopt.
We’ll soon learn if these not-so-subtle nods to marriage equality made a difference, as French president Francois Hollande is expected to propose a same-sex marriage bill this Friday.
