Matthieu Blazy’s SS26 Debut Marks a New Era for Chanel

Beneath a galaxy of suspended planets at the Grand Palais, Matthieu Blazy closed Paris Fashion Week with one of its most anticipated moments. The collection marked his first since departing Bottega Veneta, where his sculptural approach to craftsmanship redefined modern luxury, and anticipation in Paris was palpable. Blazy’s Chanel debut for Spring/Summer 2026 unfolded like a quiet exchange between past and present, distilling Gabrielle Chanel’s enduring codes of…