Bid adieu to Chanel as you know it — the luxury maison just entered a new era. On Monday, Oct. 6, during Paris Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2026 season , Matthieu Blazy debuted his first collection for the heritage brand to rousing success. Formerly at the helm of Bottega Veneta, Blazy was one of the many creative directors who updated their LinkedIn profiles and played designer musical chairs this season.

Naturally, the fashion cognoscenti flocked to the Grand Palais to witness this turn in fashion history, including the likes of Pedro Pascal, Margot Robbie, and Nicole Kidman. And the transatlantic trip was worth it; Blazy’s debut was a hit.

He transformed Chanel’s house codes into something much more modern, wearable, and downright cool. The tweed skirt suits that became synonymous

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