Only Karl Lagerfeld (see post below) could make romping around in hay and dirt look so haute.  The Chanel ready-to-wear Spring 2010 show was based around the designer’s idea of a “modern sophistication to the eco approach.” The setting included a barn adorned with the double C’s and a runway of hay and grass, a strange sight to see in Paris’ lavish Grand Palais.  Putting kitsch aside, Lagerfeld managed to pull off the country aesthetic as models strutted with cheeky smiles down the dirt-covered runway in everything from Chanel’s signature tweed to prairie prints.  Perhaps the most striking aspect of the farm-like adventure was the humor of it all, a total contrast to the seriousness that most would associate with high fashion shows. Here is a look at some of the collection along with items that may (but probably not) be related. Yee-haw!

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For a full taste of farm freshness, check out a video of the show here.