chanel aw26 | la conversation – part two

Matthieu Blazy continues his evolving dialogue with the spirit of Gabrielle Chanel for the Autumn/Winter 2026 season, titled ‘La Conversation – Part Two.’ This collection follows his previous couture outing that felt like a journey through Alice’s Wonderland. Here, he expands that dreamlike atmosphere into a tangible reality, laying the foundations for his own chapter in the history of the house. To reinforce this concept, the Grand Palais is transformed into a building site, featuring towering cranes that glow in bright primary shades of red, yellow, green and blue across the runway. Blazy embraces the house as a paradox of function and fiction, echoing the idea that a woman should be a caterpillar by day and a butterfly by night. The resulting wardrobe celebrates the freedom to choose between being sensible or seductive. Daylight looks focus on the archetype of the Chanel suit, reimagined through an experimental lens. Ribbed knits and classic tweeds are layered with intricate fabrics that incorporate lurex, silicone and natural gauze. A signature work shirt appears in boucle-tweed, while a masculine pressed-tweed blouson offers a sturdy alternative to traditional tailoring. The transition to evening introduces the papillon de nuit, where streamlined coats and dresses in... Read more » The post chanel aw26 | la conversation – part two appeared first on Schön! Magazine.