Overview
- Chanel opened the Matthieu Blazy era with a Spring/Summer 2026 show in Paris that closed the day’s schedule and drew prolonged applause from guests.
- The immersive set at the Grand Palais featured colored planet spheres and a dreamlike atmosphere that echoed Blazy’s stated fascination with the stars.
- Blazy reworked house staples with a minimalist jacket silhouette, deconstructed handbags, reimagined two‑tone shoes and modernized pearl accessories.
- Feathers, fringes and slitted skirts punctuated an urban-leaning lineup that mixed black-and-white with bursts of burgundy, gold, red, orange and blue.
- Early reactions highlighted a careful balance between innovation and Chanel’s enduring codes, underscoring expectations for consistency in future seasons.