The immediate response to the Chanel Spring-Summer 2026 presentation was clear: pure elation. Mathieu Blasi brilliantly managed the challenge – revitalizing the essence of the fashion brand, while maintaining and spotlighting its signature elements, easily identifiable.
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Naturally, the handbags – a central facet that defines the House’s character – gained particular consideration. Mathieu Blasi found a way to impart a novel tone to classic designs. The celebrated 2.55 handbag is presented as a treasure handed down through generations, its leather, gently aged, appearing to narrate its owner’s history.
Evening clutches ranged from understated violets to trompe-l’œil versions portraying a celestial vista. Maxi bags, conversely, turned into an emblem of enduring strength: beige or black, fashioned from textured leather or plush quilted suede. Vogue.ua has compiled 21 handbags from Mathieu Blasi’s introductory collection for Chanel, each possessing the potential to become standout items for the upcoming summer.
Based on materials from Vogue.fr.
