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The night of 6 October 2025 in Paris will be remembered as the evening Chanel was reborn under the vision of Matthieu Blazy. At the Grand Palais, beneath giant luminous planets suspended above a mirrored runway that echoed the cosmos, Blazy presented his first collection as the maison’s creative director, turning the event into a spectacle of renewal and reinvention.
Between cosmos and textile: the essence of the show
Blazy proposed three narrative chapters — work, day and universal — reinterpreting Chanel’s codes through a more fluid and multifaceted lens. Tweeds were reinvented in translucent knits, camellias appeared “crumpled”, and the iconic 2.55 bag looked worn, softened, and enriched by time.
The show opened with an androgynous pantsuit, retracing Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s pioneering steps towards masculine tailoring. Blazy invested in silhouettes that embrace freedom: airy long skirts, sheer fabrics, wide-cut blazers and playful surprises — feathers, ironic details and “crushed” versions of bags and camellias that added a touch of audacity.
In footwear, he revisited the classic cap-toe, offering new proportions and shapes that refreshed the timeless Chanel aesthetic of sandals and heels.
Symbolism and audience impact
Among the guests were Nicole Kidman, Anna Wintour and Ayo Edebiri — names that underscore the cultural weight of Chanel’s creative turning point. The show ended to a standing ovation, confirming that Blazy had captured the anticipation of those longing for transformation.
This moment carries even greater significance as it follows a symbolic period of transition for the brand, which had been without an official creative director for 16 months after Virginie Viard’s departure. Blazy, already acclaimed for his work at Bottega Veneta, now brings a message of boldness and reinterpretation to Chanel’s legacy.
What this means for the future of Chanel and luxury
For those who follow fashion as both a cultural and symbolic investment, Blazy’s debut represents a turning point. He did not disregard the brand’s heritage — he reimagined its classic elements in a contemporary way, free from excessive nostalgia. Chanel now adopts a more universal tone, less confined to its Parisian past.
Moreover, the use of a theatrical setting — planets, reflections, a cosmic atmosphere — reveals that in the world of luxury, visual experience is as vital as the garment itself. In a market saturated with images, it is those who craft strong symbolic narratives who achieve lasting relevance.
For the high-fashion consumer, this show sets a new standard: it is no longer enough to wear — one must feel. Chanel under Blazy is meant to be lived, reinterpreted, and loved through time. And that is the kind of luxury that resonates beyond the season.
