Fashion Trends | Chanel Breaks the Mold! Tweed Becomes Lighter, Shirts Adorned with Chains Are Stunning

As the fourth creative leader in Chanel's century-long history, Matthieu Blazy officially launched a new chapter for the brand with a grand show interwoven with freedom, heritage, and cosmic imagery. This unconventional presentation was revolutionary in both timing and form—departing from the tradition of daytime shows, the models on the nighttime stage seemed to wander along an arc-shaped trajectory like planets, breaking the inherent logic of the linear runway; the mirrored floor infinitely extended the light and shadow of the stars, cleverly outlining the profound metaphor of the "boundless universe."

The runway design, from space to detail, was tightly tied to the cosmic theme: three-dimensional embroidered camellias swayed gently with each step on black tweed skirts, like stardust scattered across the universe; evening bags were inlaid with planetary enamel, incorporating interstellar romance into the accessory design. The closing moment became the highlight of the entire show—supermodel Awar Odhiang, wearing an ivory satin T-shirt paired with a firework-shaped layered feather skirt, with tens of thousands of feathers shimmering with iridescent light with her steps, took a bow with her arms outstretched, a pose praised by the industry as "a tangible totem of the new Chanel spirit," exuding a free and vibrant vitality.

Blazy's reconstruction of the brand's classic materials is stunning. Tweed sheds its heavy image, transforming into a flowing "liquid satin" through fringed edges, openwork weave, and cropped silhouettes. A chain-trimmed shirt, created in collaboration with the century-old Parisian shirt house Charvet, incorporates the brand's iconic chains into the hem, giving the crisp fabric a sculptural drape. Paired with an asymmetrical skirt, the contrast between strength and softness interprets the multifaceted personality of women. Furthermore, the bomber jacket features a rounded design, with tweed and sheer tulle innovatively interwoven to create a new material language.

The show opened with a menswear revolution: short plaid suits retained their raw edges, while low-waisted trousers were fitted with ribbed knit waistbands, drawing inspiration from Coco Chanel's iconic borrowing from her lover Boy Capel's wardrobe; clean-cut, unadorned menswear jackets redefined the brand's proportions. Accessories were equally ingenious: the 2.55 handbag was deliberately crumpled, giving it an heirloom-like, aged feel; classic quilted handbags were replaced by malleable, soft-sculpted bags, echoing Blazy's design philosophy that "rules are only meant to be broken."