Matthieu Blazy's Chanel: Between Freedom and Chaos

Chanel's Fall/Winter 2026 collection presented a fresh vision of womanhood under Matthieu Blazy's creative direction. Red, yellow, green, blue—beneath vividly colored cranes, the looks that emerged carried a sense of freedom far greater than previous seasons. Loosely woven tweed jackets and skirts created dynamic movement with each model's step, breathing new life into Chanel's signature material.

Vivid sunglasses reminiscent of Eskimo goggles and extreme low-belt skirts falling below the thigh added playful wit to the collection. Simultaneously, metallic and glitter materials introduced a futuristic sensibility, while the show concluded with restrained monochrome looks. Blazy filled Chanel's signature sense of space with his own palette and proportions, all while preserving the brand's inherent identity.

Delicate yet serene, refined yet cool, dazzling yet lively—contrasting images intersected throughout. Like Lady Gaga's "Just Dance" echoing through the venue, it was a moment where joy and chaos coexisted. Through this collection, Blazy declares: "A woman is a being who freely chooses her own image, moving between reality and fantasy." The new Chanel thus painted a portrait of the new woman.