What comes to mind when you think of a subway? For most people, it’s a busy and noisy place where everyone is rushing somewhere, minding their own business, waiting for a train, or just trying to get through the day. But the new creative director at Chanel saw it differently. Every year, Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show holds in different cities, and for the 2026 edition, Matthieu Blazy chose New York City. He picked an abandoned subway station in Manhattan as the venue and used it to unveil his second collection.

According Matthieu Blazy, the collection felt very character-driven, with each look telling its own story. Some outfits were inspired by a journalist from the ’70s, while others like the ’80s businesswoman ready to rule. All the details were carefully crafted to match each characters.

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Models didn’t walk the runway in the usual way. Instead, they appeared around the subway-themed space while some stepped out of the train and stood along the platform as if waiting for their ride. Others leaned against pillars or sat near the tracks. Their outfits were a mix of Chanel tweed sets, oversized coats, and pinstripe suits styled with hats. There were also bold pieces like animal-print skirt suits and denim-inspired sets.

The guest walked down the stairs and passed through turnstiles before entering into the platform that was used as the runway. The stairs became the red carpet. Brand ambassador Tilda Swinton made her entrance in a high-neck feathered top paired with tweed skirt. she accessorized with black pumps with a contrasting ivory trim.

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Kristen Stewart, Riley Keough, and Tessa Thompson attended the show, along with Chanel’s new ambassadors Ayo Edebiri and A$AP Rocky. Each of them arrived in stylish outfits that almost competed with the looks on the runway. Here are a few of the best-dressed guests of the night.

Teyana Taylor

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Teyana Taylor was present at the Chanel Métiers d’Art 2026 show. She wore a look from Chanel fall 2026 collection, which includes a feathery button down top in black, red, and white color, paired with a skirt in a matching hue. Accessories included dark sunglasses, a two-toned pair of shoes, and a white chained bag.

Ayo Edebiri

Ayo Edebiri: Getty images

Ayo graced the front row seat in a custom black‑and‑white tweed set. It consists of a midi-length wrap skirt with a slit on one side and matching jacket. The blazer had two large pockets at the bottom, a “C‑H‑A‑N‑E‑L”‑spelled buttons and a dramatic bow‑neck detail. She finished the look with a bowler hat, white cap‑toe pumps from the SS 2026 collection, and a quilted‑leather chain‑strap bag.

Kristen Stewart

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This makes it the second time the actress dressed up in a tailored suit from Chanel this week. For the show, she wore a boxy cropped waistcoat layered over a tan V‑neck sweater vest, tucked into loose black trousers. She wrapped up with white‑toed heels and kept accessories minimal, wearing a chunky chain necklace with a lock pendant.

A$AP Rocky

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A$AP wore a teal‑and‑brown Chanel jacket with structured shoulders, with bold red buttons and chunky piping trim layered over a white button‑down and a yellow tie. He paired the jacket with black trousers, cap‑toe brown loafers embossed with the Chanel logo, and carried a burgundy satchel plus a spherical cross‑body bag. Rocky completed the look with diamond studs and a large diamond pinky ring.

Angel Reese

Angel Reese: Getty images

The model wasn’t walking the runway, but that didn’t stop her from making a statement. She opted for an all-black outfit, a see-through knitted skirt and a transparent textured sweater. She tied the look with sheer tights, pointed-toe pumps, and a Chanel bag.

The Métiers d’Art 2026 show wasn’t the usual runway, models mingled, smiled, and moved in and out of a subway‑inspired set, turning a busy station into a playful fashion moment. From the models to the front-row stars, Chanel’s imprint was everywhere. Almost all the attendees opted for the two‑toned Chanel shoes, showing that this Métiers d’Art show left its mark both on the runway and the red carpet.