Margot Robbie debuts new haircut as stars attend Chanel show at Paris Fashion Week
The show took place beneath the vast glass roof of the Grand Palais, where towering crane structures lit in primary colours transformed the venue into what resembled a construction site.
Excitement around the designer’s tenure has been palpable throughout Paris Fashion Week, with reports circulating of editors, buyers and models queueing for hours in Chanel’s Paris boutiques in the hope of securing pieces from his early collections.
On the runway, the collection explored the legacy of Chanel’s heritage with subtle reinterpretations.
Another look presented a cream tweed jacket and matching skirt finished with softly frayed edges, introducing a slightly relaxed take on the classic two-piece set, while maintaining the elegant structure synonymous with Chanel.
Several looks paired structured jackets with slim pencil skirts, while others introduced textured tweed coats layered over dresses or blouses.
Being the autumn/winter collection, outerwear, of course, played an important role as the show progressed.
A short grey jacket with a pointed collar was worn with wide-leg trousers, while a multicoloured tweed coat layered over a lace-trimmed skirt and vibrant pink blouse demonstrated Blazy’s interest in mixing classic fabrics with contemporary styling.
Texture and craftsmanship also came to the fore.
As the collection evolved, decorative pieces began to become more evident throughout.
Accessories remained understated but essential.
Structured handbags appeared throughout the runway, often carried in neutral tones, while jewellery ranged from delicate pieces to oversized statement necklaces.
Elsewhere, a model wearing narrow green sunglasses paired the accessory with a red and black textured dress and chunky necklace, introducing a more playful and contemporary note to the otherwise restrained palette.
A black dress cut in fluid fabric appeared deceptively simple from the front but revealed a low back detail punctuated by one of Chanel’s most recognisable motifs – the camellia flower.
Following the tenures of legendary creative directors including Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard, Blazy faces the challenge of guiding one of fashion’s most influential houses into its next chapter.
Judging by the reaction from fashion insiders – and the crowds reportedly forming outside Chanel boutiques across Paris – the rebuilding process is already well underway.