Over the past few days, the fashion scene was permeated by the lingering anticipation of Matthieu Blazy’s debut at Chanel. But no one was prepared for the sheer scale of the universe he planned to unveil. Staged amidst an astonishing, planetary set at the Grand Palais – an entire solar system suspended overhead – the Spring/Summer 2026 collection signalled his intent to break down and rebuild the house’s codes on a cosmic scale. This was “the Universe of Chanel,” as he mentioned in the show notes, and Blazy was interested in exploring the idea that “Chanel is about love” and the radical “freedom worn and won” by its creator, Gabrielle Chanel. The front row was a constellation in itself, featuring Nicole Kidman (accompanied by her daughters), Margot Robbie, Tilda Swinton, Pedro Pascal, Penelope Cruz, and newly appointed brand ambassador Ayo Edebiri. The collection opened with the most classic transgression: the menswear borrowed from Boy Capel – the shirt and trousers we saw teased across their socials. This wasn’t a fashion story of a woman simply wearing men’s clothes, but rather a woman redefining that masculine energy. The white shirt, a key piece developed in a rare collaboration with the legendary … Continue reading chanel ss26 | the universe of chanel