Overview

• Blazy unveiled his first Chanel collection at Paris Fashion Week in the Grand Palais beneath a suspended solar system, drawing a standing ovation from an audience of more than 2,000.
• The Spring/Summer 2026 lineup favored evolution over overhaul with dropped waists, long buttoned shirts, boxy tailoring and thirties-tinged evening looks accented by feathers.
• Accessories signaled a new tempo, including crushed metallic leather bags with exposed seams and open flaps, elongated cap-toe shapes and playful feathered headpieces.
• A-list guests including Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, Pedro Pascal and Naomi Campbell packed the front row, underscoring the high-profile start to Blazy’s tenure.
• Appointed in December as only the fourth creative director in Chanel’s history, Blazy’s widely praised Bottega Veneta track record sets expectations as the house confronts a reported 30% drop in 2024 operating profit.