For his first Haute Couture collection for Chanel, Creative Director Matthieu Blazy introduced a vision that honored the House’s heritage while quietly shifting its future. Presented inside the Grand Palais beneath an immersive botanical landscape inspired by Gabrielle Chanel’s appreciation for nature and fantasy, the collection explored couture through refinement rather than spectacle. Signature tweeds, fluid draping, delicate floral embroidery, and impeccably balanced proportions reflected Blazy’s belief that haute couture should feel as effortless as it is extraordinary. Rather than reinventing Chanel’s visual language, he expanded it with subtle modernity, creating a collection that celebrated craftsmanship, femininity, and the enduring elegance that defines the Maison.
RUNWAY HIGHLIGHTS
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Painterly floral embroidery transforms a streamlined couture silhouette into wearable artistry
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Classic Chanel tailoring meets theatrical couture through rich texture and dramatic millinery
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Fluid draping and graphic feather embellishments reinterpret evening elegance
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Graphic knitwork refines Chanel’s signature restraint with sculptural precision
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Dimensional floral appliqué creates striking contrast across an understated couture silhouette
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Golden tweed reinforces the timeless craftsmanship at the heart of the Maison
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Soft draping and delicate embellishment bring effortless movement to couture dressing
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Feathered finishing touches introduce lightness and romance to refined tailoring
ACCESSORIES & DETAILS
Rather than relying on overt spectacle, Matthieu Blazy allowed the craftsmanship to reveal itself in the details. Embroidered camellias framed open backs like jewelry, feathered millinery transformed classic silhouettes into sculptural statements, and textured tweeds reinforced the Maison’s enduring codes. Signature two-tone slingbacks returned with sculptural gold heels, while every embellishment—from hand-finished trims to intricate floral embroidery—demonstrated the precision and patience that define haute couture.
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The iconic Chanel slingback is reimagined with a sculptural gold heel
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Textural embroidery and expressive millinery elevate classic Chanel tailoring
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Graphic feather embellishments accentuate the purity of the draped silhouette
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Golden tweed showcases the exceptional craftsmanship woven into every couture thread
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Jewelry-like embroidery frames the open back with understated elegance
COLLECTION DETAILS
Creative Director: Matthieu Blazy
Collection: Fall 2026 Couture
Maison: Chanel
Location: Salon d’Honneur, Grand Palais, Paris, France
Matthieu Blazy’s couture debut signals a thoughtful new chapter for Chanel—one that embraces the Maison’s enduring signatures while introducing a quieter sense of modernity. Rather than redefining couture through excess, the collection found its strength in proportion, craftsmanship, and meticulous detail. From richly woven tweeds and sculptural evening silhouettes to exquisitely finished accessories, every look reflected the discipline and artistry that continue to make haute couture one of fashion’s highest forms of expression.