Lara Stone gets some practice at becoming the future Mrs David Walliams as she models bridal couture on the Chanel catwalk

By Tamara Abraham

The day job: Lara Stone wore a confection of organza roses at the Chanel couture catwalk show


She's just announced her engagement after a whirlwind romance with David Walliams, so Lara Stone was the perfect choice to model Karl Largerfeld's über-romantic Chanel couture collection yesterday.

The 26-year-old, who is due to marry the comedian this summer, wore a ravishing confection of silk organza roses.

It was one of countless intricately-embroidered pieces, from pastel bouclé suits to Grecian column gowns, that made up a collection the designer dubbed 'neon baroque'.

A chance to showcase the incredible craftsmanship of ateliers used by the fashion house, one dress, made entirely of pale pink satin and chiffon rosettes, took 700 hours to make. Another featured 13,000 hand-cut satin flowers.

A celebration of all things feminine, the models' hair was teased into glossy beehives, pinned with oversized bows that would make even Lady Gaga jealous.

Like the rest of her fellow models, Stone's delicate garment was set off by mirror-polished ankle boots and fingerless gloves in imitation of Largerfeld's own personal signature.

But the grand finale, a wedding gown complete with 200-metre train, was sported by a different model, who strode the catwalk with a groom dressed head-to-toe in silver lamé.

And while Stone may have been inspired by the dress, it was just as likely - knowing Walliams' eccentric style - that he was taking his groomswear lead from the show too.

The couple are planning a summer wedding after the 38 year-old comedian proposed earlier this month.

Miss Stone was working on a shoot in Mexico when he flew out to meet her so they could take a break together.

Walliams proposed with a 1910 vintage Tiffany ring.


Intricate embroidery: The couture collection was a chance to showcase the incredible craftsmanship of artisan ateliers used by the fashion house


Highlight: A traditional finale for any catwalk show, Largerfeld's bride wore a 200-metre train and accessorised with a gold lamé-clad groom


Walliams has also previously said he wants children. He said: 'I'd like three, a little gang.’

He has had a string of failed relationships - other beauties linked with the actor include Patsy Kensit, Abi Titmuss and Australian model Emily Scott.

Miss Stone began dating Walliams in September last year, and the pair went to great lengths to keep their relationship a secret.

The couple are said to have been spending nights together watching TV and going out for secret dinners around London, instead of hanging around the capital's usual celebrity haunts.


Whirlwind romance: David Walliams and his supermodel girlfriend when they revealed their engagement to the press earlier this month


A friend of the pair said the actor phoned the model's parents in Holland to ask for their blessing before asking the big question.

Today's intimate showcase at Chanel's Paris HQ attracted a number of stars off the catwalk too.

A pregnant Claudia Schiffer was swamped by paparazzi as she arrived at the rue Cambon, while Kanye West attracted attention thanks to girlfriend Amber Rose's bizarre gold hooded gown.


source: dailymail