CHANEL Spring 2026 RTW
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Matthieu Blazy’s debut for Chanel felt both familiar and new, like opening a window in a house steeped in history and letting in a breeze. His Spring 2026 collection honored the codes that define the brand, including the tweed jacket, the little black dress, the camellia, and the jersey knits, but viewed them through a lighter, more fluid lens. Rather than reinventing Chanel, Blazy rebalanced it by shifting the proportions, textures, and weight to feel modern without losing its quiet confidence.
The show took place under a sky filled with glowing planetary orbs, an atmospheric touch that mirrored Blazy’s approach to Chanel as a world of its own. There was a softness to the collection, seen in cropped tweed jackets cut high at the waist and viscose-blend suits that swayed rather than structured. He collaborated with Charvet to reinterpret the classic shirt, anchoring hems with subtle chain details that nodded to the house’s heritage while grounding them in something real and tactile.
Throughout, the idea of chic was reframed, not as perfection but as poise. Low-slung skirts and trousers revealed ribbed jersey layers beneath, echoing Gabrielle Chanel’s own belief in ease and movement. Even the iconic 2.55 bag was updated with a malleable wire in the flap, inviting wearers to mold it to their own shape and make Chanel their own.
Evening looks closed the collection with a sense of spontaneity. Satin T-shirts paired with feathered skirts and lifted hems revealed the famous cap-toe shoes, newly energized. The camellia appeared again, but this time abstracted into sharper forms, suggesting that Blazy sees Chanel’s future not as a return to tradition but as a reimagining of it, one that embraces change while keeping its soul intact.
