Overview

• The Spring/Summer 2026 runway at Paris’s Grand Palais unfolded beneath giant glowing planets suspended over a mirror‑black floor.
• Blazy emphasized androgyny by softening tweeds and pairing dropped waists with elongated button‑up shirts rather than attempting wholesale reinvention.
• Heritage threads included a collaboration with French shirtmaker Charvet and lived‑in treatments of icons such as crushed, open‑flap versions of classic bags.
• A standing ovation closed a star‑packed show that drew Nicole Kidman and Ayo Edebiri in newly announced ambassador roles alongside a wide roster of celebrities.
• The debut lands during a broader wave of creative resets across luxury as Chanel seeks fresh momentum following a 2024 profit drop and revenue decline.