Chanel sends princess on horseback down the runway in Paris

Chanel unveiled its latest collection in dramatic style at Haute Couture Week in Paris -- by sending a real-life princess down the runway on horseback.

To the surprise of guests at the Grand Palais Éphémère, the French fashion house opened its show Tuesday with the help of Prince Albert of Monaco's niece Charlotte Casiraghi, who is also a competitive showjumper.

Wearing a sequined Chanel jacket and black helmet, Casiraghi emerged on horseback, trotting down the catwalk accompanied by a live performance from musician Sébastien Tellier. With several high-profile guests in attendance, including Margot Robbie, Pharrell Williams and Vogue's editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, she circled the room before breaking into canter.

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