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Chanel experiences high demand and stock shortages for Matthieu Blazy's new collection

The excitement surrounding Chanel, driven by the vision of its artistic director Matthieu Blazy, is now translating into a significant commercial success. In early March, this culminated in stores with an influx of crowds, all eager to purchase Blazy's debut collection. The collection by the Franco-Belgian designer has been available across the...

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At the Chanel show, Matthieu Blazy continues his reinvention of the suit

Matthieu Blazy's fourth show for Chanel did not disappoint. For autumn/winter 2026, the Franco-Belgian designer continued to modernise the house's iconic suit, while making low-rise a new sartorial desire. Layering, low-rise and iridescence Set against a backdrop of cranes, the season's first look is pragmatic: a black ribbed knit suit,...

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Matthieu Blazy set to present his anticipated second collection for Chanel

Paris - Following a successful second show by Jonathan Anderson for Dior, it is Matthieu Blazy's turn at Chanel to overcome the 'second show' hurdle. The show will take place this Monday at Paris Fashion Week, where the Franco-Belgian designer's collection is one of the most anticipated. Anderson dazzled last Tuesday, on the second day of Paris...

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The Chanel jacket is enjoying a resurgence: the story of a boom foretold

Everyone who has tried one on says the same thing: “You have to wear it to understand.” The Chanel jacket, a centrepiece of the French house, requires a physical encounter to be truly appreciated. This is a significant detail in an era where desire is almost always sparked through a screen. However, it has not stopped the value of this icon from...

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Haute couture: Moment of truth for Matthieu Blazy at Chanel

Will Matthieu Blazy build on his success at Chanel? Following a highly praised womenswear collection in October, Paris eagerly awaits the designer's first haute couture show on Tuesday. This unprecedented undertaking will be closely scrutinised. The show, held as usual at the Grand Palais in the morning, is the highlight of this haute couture...

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Cruise show: Chanel selects Biarritz

Chanel has opted for a local setting over the far-flung destinations often favoured by luxury brands for cruise presentations. Biarritz will host the show for its resort 2026/27 collection on April 28, 2026. This location holds significant historical importance for the house. New cruise collection in Biarritz marks historical return Bruno...

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Chanel by Matthieu Blazy: elegance with a playful twist

This Monday evening at the Grand Palais, the house of Chanel started a new chapter in its history, presenting the first collection conceived under the creative direction of Matthieu Blazy. The result is a Chanel woman firmly grounded in the present, embodying a rediscovered modernity. Chanel silhouettes by Matthieu Blazy Against a nocturnal...

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Matthieu Blazy chooses New York for his first Métiers d’art show at Chanel

Chanel has announced the location of its next Métiers d’Art 2025/26 show. Matthieu Blazy, the brand’s new creative director, has chosen New York City for his first show dedicated to the house’s artisanal excellence under his direction. Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2025/26 show will take place on December 2, 2025. In a press release, the house noted...

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Chanel autumn/winter 2025: a winter of elegance and comfort

Paris – Chanel presented a glamorous and understated Haute Couture collection at the Grand Palais in Paris on Tuesday. This is the last collection designed by its in-house creative studio before the highly anticipated debut of new artistic director Matthieu Blazy. For the autumn/winter 2025 season, the French fashion house reinvents winter...

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Seaside Chanel, Louis Vuitton pussyhats at Paris Fashion Week

The last day of Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday saw Chanel take a trip back to its seaside origins, while Louis Vuitton looked to a space-age future that also included a luxury take on the "pussyhat". Chanel's show was dedicated to the northern French seaside town of Deauville where its founder Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel opened her first boutique in...

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Podcast: CEO Leena Nair on the future of Chanel

Chanel's global CEO Leena Nair talks to BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed about her vision for the iconic French luxury brand. Leena Nair has a string of 'firsts' to her name. In India, she was part of the first female group of students in her school, at Unilever she was the first woman to lead global human resources, responsible for 150,000...

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Kristen Stewart stars at Chanel show

Actor Kristen Stewart starred in a cinematic tribute by Chanel on the final day of Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday. The show opened with a short film starring the Stewart in which she exits a Paris cinema after watching the 1961 classic "Last Year at Marienbad". The house's founder, Gabrielle Chanel -- better known as Coco Chanel -- made the...