Guests at the Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2025 show entered the Grand Palais to a striking set of twin white ramps arching toward the sky, their curves echoing the brand’s iconic double-C motif intertwined with an infinity symbol. The design, a collaboration with Willo Perron, whispered of timelessness and evolution – a fitting prelude to the next chapter for the house under new Creative director Matthieu Blazy. As the studio team presented its final collection before Blazy’s debut in October, the show celebrated 110 years of Chanel couture while charting a new course.
Bruno Pavlovsky, president of Chanel Fashion, emphasized the collection’s tribute to Gabrielle Chanel’s lesser-known love of color. “Chanel is not black and white alone,” he noted. The lineup began with crisp white ensembles, then cascaded into sunrise pastels-powdery pinks, sky blues, buttery yellows-before crescendoing into vibrant primaries: scarlet, emerald, and royal blue. Midnight hues concluded the narrative, tracing a day-to-night journey through tone and texture.
Classic tweed suits were reimagined with linings in saturated satins – lime green, purple, gold – and embellished with braided trims and jeweled buttons. Shorter hemlines, some layered with airy tulle or draped with delicate trains, balanced sophistication with playfulness. A baby pink pantsuit embroidered with translucent flower petals and watercolor strokes captured the softness of the collection, while bold choices like a scarlet evening gown or a black lace dress with feathers underscored its daring.
Standouts included a pale yellow shirtdress in double satin, its simplicity elevated by rhinestone buttons, and an ice-blue cape that billowed like liquid silk. These pieces distilled the essence of Chanel: elegance without excess.
Despite the global luxury slowdown, Pavlovsky reported unwavering demand for haute couture, with workshops operating at full capacity. He acknowledged recent adjustments, including staff cuts in the U.S., but emphasized resilience. “Revenues have doubled since 2019,” he said, expressing confidence in Blazy’s ability to steer the brand forward.
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