Chanel Cruise Collection 2016/17 in Havana

After Barack Obama and the Rolling Stones, now it's time for Karl Lagerfeld to take the spotlights in Havana, Cuba. On tuesday May 3rd, the Chanel Cruise Collection 2016/17 will be shown on the famous Paseo del Prado. This wonderful tree lined avenue in the centre of Havana is a natural runway, used by the locals to talk, walk and strut their stuff. You'll also find many kids playing games and posing like true models in front of the cameras.

Speaking of models... I wonder which models will be walking the Chanel show... Rumour has it that Gisèle Bündchen and her husband Tom Brady will be special guests.

While in Havana for the Chanel Cruise Collection, you cannot miss some of the following highlights! Have lunch or dinner at the most famous restaurant in town (and my personal favourite), paladar "La Guarida": http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.nl/2011/10/paladar-la-guarida-havana-cuba.html

If you want to try something new, opt for another paladar called "Atelier", a stunning restaurant with titillating art and food to match: http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.nl/2013/03/atelier-havana-cuba.html (By the way, the roof top terrace is not bad either!)

For old school showgirls and mindblowing music, you must pay outdoor nightclub "Tropicana" a visit. (This is the place where jazz pianist Bebo Valdés, father of Chucho Valdés, started his career. Other famous headliners included Josephine Baker and Nat King Cole!) http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.nl/2011/06/tropicana-havana-cuba.html

The morning after you need a good cup of coffee of course... and I know "Parisiennes" do like their café... so head over to Cafe El Escorial: http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.nl/2014/05/cafe-el-escorial-havana-cuba.html This is also a great spot for people watching!

If you still have some energy left, take a cab to the Museo de Artes Decorativas. This old villa in Vedado used to be the residence of a countess. It has stunning tableware, ceramics, and other pieces of art on display. There's italian marble and even an Asian inspired room. But the best part is the grand staircase... I can totally picture Karl Lagerfeld shooting one of his muses there for a new photo exhibition or fashion magazine! http://www.lahabana.com/guide/museo-nacional-de-artes-decorativas/

While most of Chanel's guests stay at the Hotel Nacional, I can really recommend the five-star Hotel Saratoga, accross the Capitolio and just a two minute walk from the Paseo del Prado. This hotel has the best swimming pool in town! (Beyoncé and Jay-Z stayed here for their 5th wedding anniversary.)
http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.nl/2013/02/hotel-saratoga-havana-cuba.html

For those of you who are not so lucky to be there for the Chanel Cruise Collection show, do not despair... Havana is there for everyone!!!

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