Chanel’s Galactic Spring/Summer 2026 Show Unveils a New Era Under Matthieu Blazy
- Nada Armanious
- Fashion
Now, if you’ve been wondering what everyone’s been raving about at the Chanel fashion show in Paris over the past couple of hours, we’re here to talk about it. This show presented the house’s Spring/Summer 2026 Ready-to-wear and marked the debut collection of Matthieu Blazy as Chanel’s new Artistic Director, foreshadowing what might just be a creative reset for the house.
Held at the Grand Palais in Paris, the show took on a cosmic, galactic theme. We’re talking a ceiling filled with glowing planets and visuals that shimmered like the universe itself, perhaps symbolizing a whole new world for Chanel. It’s no surprise that new creative directors like to make their mark while nodding to the brand’s heritage, but this time, Blazy clearly wanted to experiment.
His first collection brought us voluminous feather skirts, glittering knit dresses, metallic handbags, and an overall breezier, more relaxed silhouette, a clear shift from the “reserved,” structured style we’ve long associated with Chanel. Tweed got a modern update, lighter and airier, even woven into knits. And the playfulness that many felt had been missing? It’s back, loud and proud, through bold accessories, funky wigs, cheeky styling, and a general sense of fearless fun that felt so refreshing.
The show drew over 2,000 guests, including brand ambassador Nicole Kidman (joined by her daughters), Marion Cotillard, Pedro Pascal, who got to watch his sister Lux make her runway debut, Margot Robbie, Ayo Edebiri, Anna Wintour, and many more. It all ended with a standing ovation, signaling a well-embraced and exciting new era for Chanel; one everyone seems more than ready for.