Meiers d'Art 2025 

Gabrielle Chanel nurtured a deep love for Coromandel screens, something that can still be admired in her apartment in Paris. The walls there are covered with beautiful works of art, such as embroidered  floral designs. But it's not just about the artwork: colors such as jade green and sky blue, which are  characteristic of Coromandel art, also play an important role. All these elements come to life in the  collection and were clearly reflected in the show. 

The collection was designed by Chanel's creative studio team, following the departure of former  creative director Virginie Viard last June. Rumors about who will succeed her are still circulating, and  according to insiders, official news is expected very soon! This evening in Hangzhou, was all about the  talented Chanel professionals behind the scenes. They, quite rightly, took their well-deserved spot at  the center of attention.

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Details of the Show

The show is packed with details thanks to the many special techniques used to create this collection. To realize this collection, hundreds of craftsmen worked extremely hard, including embroiderers, goldsmiths, shoemakers, milliners, and many others. 

Details are a defining aspect of Chanel, and that is evident in this collection. For example, some of the  dresses feature beautiful embroidery, made entirely by hand. This requires enormous precision and patience, and often the craftsmen spend weeks or months on this. This dedication and attention to detail make the collection not only unique, but also a beautiful tribute to craftsmanship.

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 Looks of the Show

A total of 65 looks were presented during the show. White, black, brown and light blue were the main  colors of the collection. The variety was striking: from shiny leather to denim and floral prints. This  diversity made the show surprising and dynamic. 

Some looks were inspired by the colors of Coromandel art, such as jade green, light blue and gold.  These colors particular are in this type of art, were reflected in the collection in a subtle but powerful  way. The trend color burgundy also appeared several times on the catwalk, adding a nice warm touch  to the soft and classic color palettes. 

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 Designer News

In other exciting news, it was announced that Matthieu Blazy will be the new creative director of  Chanel. With this, he succeeds Virginie Viard. Matthieu Blazy (40) is a french-Belgian fashion designer  with an impressive career in the fashion world. He began his career at Raf Simons in Antwerp and  later worked at Maison Margiela and Celine. In 2021, he became creative director at Italian fashion  house Bottega Veneta. From 2025, he will add Chanel to his impressive portfolio, and the fashion  world is eagerly awaiting his vision for the iconic fashion house. 

In his new position, Matthieu Blazy will be responsible for all of Chanel's Haute Couture, Ready-to Wear and accessories collections. In an interview, he revealed, “I am happy and honored to join the  beautiful house CHANEL. I look forward to meeting all the teams and writing this new chapter together.”

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