Oh Karl, you’re such a cheeky devil! As environmentalists and PETA activists are up in arms about global warming (or “global cooling” as a skeptical Lagerfeld calls it) and the fashion industry’s indulgence in cozy yet cruel fur pelts, Karl Lagerfeld says ‘pish posh’. Lowering the Grand Palais to sub-zero temperatures, the designer garnished his runway with a 28-foot tall, 265-ton iceberg, which he had imported in bits and pieces from Sweden. Clearly a pillar of the environmentally conscious community, Karl countered this display of frozen excess by showing a polar bear-esque array of faux-fur ensembles. Faux fur! At Chanel!

It all began with Freja Beha Erichsen who—placed amongst three models dressed in full-on Chewbacca suits—wore white faux-fur pants. What followed were faux fur-infused tweed suits, coats, dresses and leather jackets, all of which were accompanied by ice-block heeled, knee-high faux-fur boots. Lagerfeld’s new textile covered purses, was woven into peplums and even appeared on a few pairs of hot pants. But somehow, these ridiculous satirical looks were oddly elegant, even—dare I say—wearable.

There were, of course, options for the more traditional Chanel woman, like a series of white knit dresses that were delicately brushed with powder blue accents, and a classically over-the-top black-and-white tux look. Clear double-C clutches and jewelry that dripped down the body like icicles were understated interpretations of the arctic theme, and a series of snowy ladylike embellished dresses embraced the house’s heritage.

Will Chanel’s clientele go faux? Questionable. Will outraged activists be crucifying Lagerfeld until his next runway stunt? Definitely. But come on, everyone; this is fashion. Sure the show was absurd and borderline offensive, but a little snarky fun here and there is allowed, even essential, especially when there are incredible garments to back it up.