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Chanel Métiers d’Art 2026. Key Moments from the New York Show
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.
Tilda Swinton: Getty images
Kristen Stewart, Riley Keough, and Tessa Thompson attended the show, along with Chanel’s new ambassadors Ayo Edebiri and A$AP Rocky. Each of them arrived in stylish outfits that almost competed with the looks on the runway. Here are a few of the best-dressed guests of the night.
Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor: Getty images
Teyana Taylor was present at the Chanel Métiers d’Art 2026 show. She wore a look from Chanel fall 2026 collection, which includes a feathery button down top in black, red, and white color, paired with a skirt in a matching hue. Accessories included dark sunglasses, a two-toned pair of shoes, and a white chained bag.
Ayo Edebiri
Ayo Edebiri: Getty images
Ayo graced the front row seat in a custom black‑and‑white tweed set. It consists of a midi-length wrap skirt with a slit on one side and matching jacket. The blazer had two large pockets at the bottom, a “C‑H‑A‑N‑E‑L”‑spelled buttons and a dramatic bow‑neck detail. She finished the look with a bowler hat, white cap‑toe pumps from the SS 2026 collection, and a quilted‑leather chain‑strap bag.
Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart: Getty images
This makes it the second time the actress dressed up in a tailored suit from Chanel this week. For the show, she wore a boxy cropped waistcoat layered over a tan V‑neck sweater vest, tucked into loose black trousers. She wrapped up with white‑toed heels and kept accessories minimal, wearing a chunky chain necklace with a lock pendant.
A$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.
For the Fall/Winter 2026 presentation at Gucci during Milan Fashion Week, Demna Gvasalia introduced his first runway collection for the house with a casting lineup built around recognisable cultural figures as much as established runway names. The approach placed celebrity casting at the center of the presentation, highlighting the growing role of celebrities in runway presentations.
The runway featured leading supermodels across different generations. Kate Moss closed the show, while Karlie Kloss returned to the runway for a rare appearance. Emily Ratajkowski and Elsa Hosk added current runway relevance, and Italian runway regular Mariacarla Boscono showed her long-standing presence in Milan runway shows.
The casting also included models known for strong digital followings. Alex Consani and Amelia Gray represented a generation popular through social media and digital campaigns, while Gabbriette Bechtel brought work across music and fashion.
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One of the most discussed debuts came from Vivian Jenna Wilson, reflecting the brand’s continued interest in personalities with public recognition beyond traditional modeling paths.
The lineup also included figures from television and music. British television personality Bobby Brazier and rising rapper Nettspend stepped onto the runway, showing the mix of fashion and entertainment in current runway casting.
The mix of established supermodels with emerging figures from digital media and music, Gucci’s first runway under Demna positioned casting as a clear key element of the house’s evolving audience and current audience reach.
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Milan Fashion Week 2026 brought its signature street style energy to the city of Milan, where editors, models, and creators displayed their take on street style. The most photographed looks balanced classic neutrals with occasional bold colors. Although a few vibrant pieces appeared, the overall direction embraced neutral palettes.
Layering was a common styling choice in among attendees. Many used blazers and jackets to add structure and dimension to their outfits, while some attendees paired socks with heels or boots, adding a layered look. Jackets were paired with underlayers or matching two-piece sets, showing fashion insiders combined pieces to create layered outfits.
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Some attendees experimented with textures. Lightweight fabrics and subtle layering were seen, while denim appeared frequently across outfits. Many embraced coordinated denim pieces, pairing jackets with matching skirts or trousers.
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Among the accessories, mini bags appeared consistently, mostly coordinated with other elements of the outfit. Thin belts were used to define the waist. A few attendees opted for shoulder bags.
For those tracking Milan Fashion Week FW26 street style, coordinated denim sets, structured blazers, and earthy tonal dressing were mostly seen. Details such as pairing socks with heels or boots offered a wearable styling tip. As images from the week continue to circulate, these key choices are likely to inspire wardrobe staples for the coming months.
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The Met Gala has confirmed its theme for 2026: “Fashion Is Art.” The announcement was made by Vogue on February 23 for the 2026 event.
The dress code accompanies the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, “Costume Art,” which explores the connections between clothing and visual art.
The gala will take place on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It will be co‑chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour.
Met Gala 2026 theme: Fashion isArt
The theme encourages guests to interpret clothing as a form of artistic expression. Rather than specifying a particular style or color palette, the dress code invites guests to show cultural and historical influences. Andrew Bolton, curator in charge of the Costume Institute, notes that fashion and the human form have long been central to visual culture, which the exhibition seeks to illustrate.
The “Costume Art” exhibition opens to the public on May 10, 2026, in the Costume Institute’s new Condé M. Nast Galleries. It will feature nearly 400 garments displayed alongside artworks from different periods, show the connection between clothing and visual art over time. The show highlights a variety of body types and forms, examining how fashion interacts with art from classical to contemporary contexts.
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Elle Fanning at the 2024 Met Gala
Under this year’s theme, the Met Gala red carpet is expected to display a range of interpretations:
• Designs inspired by historical or contemporary art movements.
• Silhouettes and tailoring that emphasize structure and form.
• Innovative fabrics and details that show design techniques and materials and design concepts.
The emphasis is on interpreting clothing through artistic concepts with creative flexibility.
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Coleman Domingo at the 2025 Met Gala
The 2026 Met Gala and the accompanying exhibition position fashion as an integral part of art history, highlighting the connection between fashion and visual culture between design, craftsmanship, and visual culture.
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