Alas! Matthieu Blazy's Chanel Debut is Here

By Alexus Mosley

Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel debut has finally come. It’s been nearly a year since it was announced that he would become the fourth designer ever to direct the legacy French fashion house.

Vogue is calling it this season’s most compelling debut, while the internet has dubbed it “Not your grandmother’s Chanel.” With 78 looks, Blazy has redefined what it means to wear Chanel today. Tweed jackets are softened and fluid, while boyish trousers sit alongside oversized blouses. Even the eveningwear feels alive with movement. Think feathered skirts and metallic bags with exposed seams. Accessories also feel modern, from sculptural egg-shaped clutches to slouchy carryalls, all of which prove that Chanel can be simultaneously elegant and playful.

The runway itself felt like stepping into a new universe: a reflective floor mirrored a suspended celestial installation, hinting at the cosmic ambitions Blazy has for the house. But beyond spectacle, this collection feels like a thoughtful reimagining of Chanel’s codes—heritage meets modernity in a way that feels effortless, wearable, and distinctly Blazy.

In short, Matthieu Blazy hasn’t just made a debut; he’s issued a bold manifesto for the future of Chanel. One that honors its past while daring to dream beyond it.