Matthieu Blazy’s debut at Chanel SS26

 Chanel Launches Into a New Orbit (And We’re All Boarding)

Let’s just put it bluntly: Matthieu Blazy’s debut at Chanel SS26 was nothing short of a cosmic love letter to fashion. From the moment the lights dimmed and giant planets hovered overhead, you knew you weren’t just watching a runway — you were strapping into a sartorial spaceship. Marie Claire+3Who What Wear+3Fashionista+3

1. Three Acts, One Bold Vision

Blazy divided the spectacle into three chapters — Un Paradoxe, Le Jour, and L’Universel — each riffing on different dimensions of Chanel’s identity. Un Paradoxe nodded to Chanel’s flirtation with menswear; Le Jour reimagined daywear with a contemporary ease; and L’Universel launched full-tilt into the future. AnOther Magazine+1
He didn’t just dust off the archives; he kissed them, winked, and said, “Watch me.”

2. Tailoring Gets a Glow-Up

Tweed? Check. But this wasn’t your grandmother’s stiff box jacket. Think airier tweeds, frayed edges, unexpected slits, and deconstructed volumes. Marie Claire UK+3Elle Singapore+3Vogue+3
The opening look? A cropped, boxy blazer (based on Blazy’s own wardrobe!) paired with loose low-slung trousers — and yes, underwear peeking out made a cheeky cameo. AnOther Magazine+2Vogue+2
He leaned into fluidity rather than rigidity — sleeves rolled, hems undone, silhouettes that breathe. Soigné Middle East+2AnOther Magazine+2

3. Texture, Drama & Feathers (Oh My!)

If texture were a language, Blazy was fluently multilingual. Fringe, feathers, layered beading, sheer overlays — his pieces invited you to reach out and touch (don’t actually, thanks). The Zoe Report+2Fashionista+2
Crowning the show: A kaleidoscope of a skirt in full feather-mode, as the ever-grinning Awar Odhiang twirled her way offstage. The joy was contagious — the applause thunderous. Marie Claire+3The Zoe Report+3Elle Singapore+3

4. Accessories That Whisper & Roar

Blazy didn’t neglect the shoes or bags (he knows their power). The classic 2.55 flap appeared in versions that looked like old friends — softened, slightly worn-in, ready for stories to be written. AnOther Magazine+3Marie Claire UK+3Fashionista+3
Evening clutches played dress-up, from starry trompe-l’œil designs to sculptural chain bags that felt like art you could cradle. Marie Claire+2Elle Singapore+2
On the footwear front: the signature toe-cap made a gentle evolution — familiar, yes, but subtly elongated and squared-off. He also flirted with pump/flip-flop hybrids, balancing elegance and wearable weirdness. Marie Claire UK+2AnOther Magazine+2

5. The Vibe: Effortless, Electric, Universal

This was Chanel with a lighter step and a bolder heart. Blazy keeps the house codes — pearls, camellias, monochrome mood shifts — but he doesn’t let them rule the party. Instead, he introduces freedom, breath, and coexistence of classic and experimental. Fashionista+3Elle Singapore+3AnOther Magazine+3
A moment to quote him:

“We all observe the same sky, and that provokes the same emotions in us.” Who What Wear+2Fashionista+2

It’s not just a designer’s debut, it’s a new wavelength for Chanel