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Chanel's New Era: Matthieu Blazy Wows Fashion Elite with Dazzling Debut
7 Oct
Summary
- Matthieu Blazy's debut collection as Chanel's new artistic director wows guests
- Celebrities including Sofia Coppola, Tilda Swinton, and Penelope Cruz praise the collection
- Blazy's designs blend Chanel's signature styles with a modern, edgy twist
On October 7th, 2025, Chanel's new artistic director, Matthieu Blazy, presented his highly anticipated debut collection at Paris Fashion Week, and the fashion world was left in awe. The show, held at the Grand Palais, a Parisian landmark transformed into a colorful galaxy for the occasion, drew a star-studded audience of over 2,300 guests, including a flurry of celebrities from the film industry.
Among the attendees were renowned figures such as Sofia Coppola, Tilda Swinton, Penelope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Pedro Pascal, Margot Robbie, Carrie Coon, and Marion Cotillard. The guests were unanimous in their praise for Blazy's visionary take on Chanel's signature styles, with many expressing their excitement and admiration for the designer's ability to reinvent the iconic brand.
Penelope Cruz, who is set to start filming Florian Zeller's "Bunker" alongside her husband Javier Bardem, was particularly emotional about the enthusiastic reaction to Blazy's debut collection, noting that such a warm reception at a Paris Fashion Week show is a rarity. Coppola, Swinton, Coon, and Cotillard echoed similar sentiments, highlighting Blazy's skill in deconstructing and reimagining Chanel's DNA, creating a collection that is both modern and true to the brand's essence.
