Chanel: A Fresh, Youthful Take on Haute Couture Amidst Creative Transition

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For this spring’s haute couture collection, Chanel maintained a refreshing lightness, youthfulness, and
charm, capturing a sense of vitality that resonated throughout the entire show.

Created during the transitional period between Virginie Viard’s departure and Matthieu Blazy’s anticipated arrival, this collection managed to stay true to the timeless elegance of Chanel while also embracing a more contemporary, youthful aesthetic.

In an era when fashion often feels dominated by dull neutral tones—beige, black, and gray—the Chanel atelier introduced a beautiful spectrum of pastels that served as a breath of fresh air. The opening look, a hand-painted iridescent jacket in soft pastel hues, immediately captured attention.

Shades of mint green, fondant pink, mauve, coral, and yellow danced across the runway, creating an uplifting, almost therapeutic visual experience. It’s remarkable how color can function as a psychological boost, particularly in times when the world feels heavy.

Of course, the Chanel tweed suit is a sartorial challenge in its own right—it’s easy for the silhouette to become stiff and dated. But this collection demonstrated a refreshing new take, with skirts cut above the knee and paired with cropped jackets, longer coats, and the ever-iconic Coco cardigan, this time lined with emerald satin.

This reimagining of the classic Chanel suit was striking not for its departure from tradition but for its modern reinterpretation—one that felt entirely wearable and relevant to a younger generation.

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The eveningwear, as expected, did not shy away from the house’s expertise in haute couture
craftsmanship. Handwork, embroidery, and feather detailing were evident, but they never overshadowed
the lightness and wearability of the garments.

A yellow satin shirtdress with a streamlined, full-length silhouette and a long coat draped over a sleek silver lamé dress stood out as two of the most effortlessly chic moments of the show. Both pieces exuded the brand’s signature balance of high fashion and practicality, always ensuring that beauty didn’t come at the cost of comfort or ease. However, this collection wasn’t about dramatic seasonal themes or complex storytelling—such an approach would have been difficult, considering the circumstances. Instead, the focus was on delivering aelatable, wearable wardrobe, one that mirrored Chanel’s expertise and assurance.

The hands behind the scenes at Rue Cambon, along with the craftsmen at 19M who supply the materials, have an intimate knowledge of what Chanel stands for, and it showed in the consistency and precision of this collection.

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While there wasn’t an overt narrative being told through the garments themselves, one could feel the
story unfolding in the set design at the Grand Palais. The venue was transformed into a vast white
Mobius strip, a continuous loop that swirled gently up and down, offering a sense of both motion and
calm. Sitting within it, one couldn’t help but feel enveloped by the reassuring presence of the double C
logo, subtly echoing Chanel’s legacy.