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The Cruise 2026-2027 collection proves that under Blazy, the magic of Chanel lies in the details.

Yesterday in Biarritz, Matthieu Blazy’s first Cruise collection for Chanel signalled a masterfully confident new chapter for the house.

Returning to the very site where Gabrielle Chanel opened her first couture house, Blazy presented “Sous le salon la plage” – a collection that navigates the space between the formal salon and the freedom of the Basque coast. While the ready-to-wear celebrated the “black dress” and French workwear, it was the accessories that captured the collection’s “effervescent yet rigorous” spirit. Blazy injected modern folklore into every accessory, blending seaside practicality and high-fashion fantasy. Whether it’s an Art Deco-inspired evening piece or a rugged, sailor-inspired carryall, these are objects of quiet desire that honour Gabrielle Chanel’s ultimate manifesto.

Here, we take a closer look at the details and pieces from the Chanel Cruise 2026-2027 show.

Shoes: From Art Deco to Barefoot

The footwear for this season is designed to straddle both salon and beach, allowing the wearer to transition seamlessly between environments. Perhaps the most talked about footwear choice, as seen on social media, are the “sole-less” sandals that allow that near-barefoot experience while maintaining the structural refinement of a heel. Meanwhile, the art deco heels draw inspiration from the geometric architecture of Biarritz.

Jewellery: The Life Aquatic

The jewellery collection finds its spiritual home in the water, blending the house’s classic signatures with organic, maritime forms. The iconic Chanel pearl, a house staple, was reimagined within the context of the Atlantic coast. The massive shell earrings were hard to miss, echoing the aquatic theme of the collection.

Hats: Experimental Seaside Dressing

The hat designs and swimcaps that adorned the models showcased an essential enjoyment in dressing up a summer outfit.

Bags: The Mermaid Fiction

As for the handbags, a playful, experimental approach was taken by Blazy. Materials like springy tweeds, shimmering fish-scale paillettes, rustling raffia, coral motifs, and more were used to evoke an aquatic spirit while giving it the functionality of everyday. Some pieces embraced the outdoors, such as the oversized striped beach panier, designed with the Basque stripe, that serves as the ultimate carryall for life between the sand and the city.

Scroll through the gallery below for a closer look at the “It” handbags from the Chanel Cruise 2026-2027 show:

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