Chanel’s newest creative director, Matthieu Blazy, unveiled his first-ever Chanel Haute Couture collection on Tuesday at the Grand Palais in Paris. The setting marked a striking departure from Blazy’s previous Chanel Métiers d’art 2025-26 show, staged inside the New York City subway. This dramatic contrast further cemented his versatility, drawing early acclaim for his ability to move seamlessly between the two realms of haute couture and ready-to-wear. These “emotional artefacts” transformed the pieces into intimate expressions, creating a sense of couture as a living canvas for self-storytelling. Photo: Chanel“Haute Couture is the very soul of Chanel — it is the foundation and the full expression of the House,” Blazy stated in his show notes.

Source: Bangkok Post January 29, 2026 16:05 UTC