Chanel’s Spring 2026 debut under Matthieu Blazy was presented during Paris Fashion Week, and if you’re anything like me, you’re probably thrilled to see that this debut feels like a bold renewal for the French house. Blazy managed to balance respect for heritage with a freer, more contemporary spirit — and that’s no easy feat….
Photo: Courtesy of Chanel/Virgile Guinard There is nothing like getting the support of your sibling, especially when your sibling is Pedro Pascal. For Lux Pascal, the Chilean actor and transgender activist, walking Matthieu Blazy’s inaugural ready-to-wear show was her first time walking for the brand. (And what a time it was!) Among the first to…
On the closing day of the Paris fashion week, Chanel hosted the hotly anticipated debut collection of its new artistic director, Matthieu Blazy, who wowed guests with his resolutely modern take on the signature styles invented by Gabrielle Chanel. Among the 2300 guests who gathered inside the Grand Palais, a Parisian landmark decorated for the…
The planets aligned for Chanel in Paris on Monday night. After months of excruciating buildup, Matthieu Blazy delivered a case study in brand rejuvenation with a show at the Grand Palais that managed to feel both spectacular and unexpectedly intimate. Newly (re)minted brand ambassador Nicole Kidman, flanked by her daughters Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret,…
The stars aligned — literally and figuratively — for Matthieu Blazy’s highly anticipated debut at Chanel, where a glittering galaxy of house ambassadors, from Nicole Kidman to Ayo Edebiri, gathered beneath a suspended solar system inside the Grand Palais. The invitation promised an 8 p.m. sharp start time — unless, of course, you’re one of…
There is perhaps no city in the world more closely associated with fashion than Paris. The City of Light was the birthplace of haute couture in the 1800s, and its ever-so-chic history continues to this day. Paris Fashion Week 2025 is upon us, and the most fashionable celebrities, tastemakers, and industry VIPs are flooding the…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published September 28, 2025 The fashion week starting on Monday September 29 is undoubtedly looking to be one of the most exciting in Parisian fashion history. The French capital will be taking over the baton from New York, London and Milan, and promises to wow its audiences with an exceptional programme,…
Published September 28, 2025 Saturday in Milan witnessed the appearance of the Devil known for wearing Prada at Dolce & Gabbana, a bold and powerful debut by Louise Trotter at Bottega Veneta, and an uncluttered vision at Ferrari. Bottega Veneta: Soft functionality For her first collection for Bottega Veneta, UK designer Louise Trotter really put…
Luxury handbags have continued to dominate the fashion industry — in both their cultural relevance and their resale value in the secondhand market. As Italian fashion journalist Anna Dello Russo once said, “Accessories are like vitamins to fashion. Handbags are the main course.” Assouline on Monday has launched its latest coffee-table book with luxury re-commerce…
Lauren Sánchez-Bezos arrives at a Chanel party at NYFW. Diggzy / BACKGRID When in doubt, add more Chanel. Lauren Sánchez-Bezos was dripping in the label’s accessories Wednesday night at Chanel’s Sofia Coppola book launch party at New York Fashion Week. The 55-year-old paired a simple white tank with a sheer black maxi skirt with polka…