Chanel Fall 2025 Collection
On the Chanel runway, symbols are never mere embellishments; they are statements of intent. For the Fall-Winter 2025/26 Ready-to-Wear show, the house transformed the Grand Palais in Paris into a monumental stage, with an imposing black ribbon ascending from the heart of the runway. A bold gesture that paid homage to one of the house’s most beloved codes: the bow. As the fashion world eagerly awaits the arrival of Matthieu Blazy as its new creative director, the Chanel Creation Studio delivered a collection that celebrated the lightness of flou without forgetting the precision of its iconic bouclé tailoring.
Romanticism in motion was hinted at from the invitations, where a black ribbon and an enigmatic phrase—”Tied, loose, or flowing in the wind, the Chanel bow unfolds a moving charm”—offered a clue to the show’s narrative. Upon arrival, guests, entranced by the house’s atmosphere, wandered among undulating ribbon sculptures while wearing tweed suits, with Lemarié bows tied in their hair, around their necks, or on their bag straps.
On the runway, Chanel wove an exquisite dialogue between the structured and the ethereal. The collection opened with nine tailored looks combining fitted jackets with flowing chiffon layers, illusion tulle skirts, and puff-sleeved blouses. As the show progressed, a blazer dress revealed a white blouse with voluminous sleeves and a ruffled high collar, an unmistakable nod to Karl Lagerfeld’s signature. The tweed ensembles, in their most feminine and enveloping form, were embellished with ruffles at the collars and cuffs, lending a lighter and more romantic air.
The collection not only reimagined classic tailoring but also explored new realms of fluidity and movement. High-shine trench coats, reminiscent of a cross between Blade Runner and Belle de Jour, coexisted with reinvented versions of the three-piece suit. A structured waistcoat paired with a layered maxi and miniskirt brought dynamism and versatility, while chiffon jeans, floating with the lightness of a jellyfish, broke the rigidity of traditional codes.
The balance between modernity and tradition was also reflected in the music: a soundtrack that combined electronic rhythms with classical strings, underscoring the timeless essence of the house. Chanel, once again, made it clear that its legacy is not static, but a continuous exercise in reinvention. A collection that reaffirms the power of the bow not only as an adornment, but as an emblem of femininity, movement, and eternal elegance.
