Chanel calls Italy, Italy replies. After the great international destinations – Dubai, Havana, Singapore, New York and Seoul, to name a few – The French maison chose this time Lake Como for the (double) parade of the new Chanel Cruise 2025/26 collection. A hymn to the beauty and sophistication of the most refined summer elegance, immersed in an exceptional frame: Villa d’Este, a former aristocratic residence that has been hosting artists, celebrities and stars of the cinema world since 1873.
Stylist, entrepreneur, muse, feminist in fact and without ever declaring himself such: Mademoiselle Gabrielle Chanel, which remained in history as “Coco”, wrote a fundamental chapter of the history of fashion. And these are the 10 most precious maxims of its invaluable legacy
Sofia Coppola’s teaser
It is precisely to a flagship name of the cinema that Chanel has entrusted the teaser of the parade. The famous director Sofia Coppola – Friend of the Maison – immortalized the model Ida Heiner in its goal in the suggestive environments view lake of Villa d’Esteconsidered among the most beautiful architectural works of the sixteenth century. In the director’s vision, time stops transforming the short film into the frame of a dreamlike escape, characterized by the unmistakable aesthetic Chanel. The same, ça va sans saywho animated the parade.
«Here, on the lake, with the boats and the majesty of this villa – says the director – the parade transports away from the reality of ordinary life. It is cinematographic and makes you feel part of the history of this place ».
The stars in front row
A feeling shared also by the stars present, including the actress Keira KnightleyAmbassador of the Maison who says about the parade: “The Lake Como and Villa d’Este are the perfect setting for the Chanel’s Cruise fashion show. Natural beauty, historical grandeur and timeless luxury of Villa d’Este have created an atmosphere that has enhanced lyricism and elegance “. Present in Front Row together with the English actress, also the Indian actress Ananya Pandaythe American Margaret Qualleythe Brazilian Fernanda Torresthe Egyptian model Tara emad e Cino-American actress Fala Chen.
The Italian destination was unable to call the Court of Chanel a rich parterre of Italian celebrities, including the actresses Gaia Girace, Selene Caramazza, Martina Scrinzi, Romana marjoram shame, Emanuela Postacchini And Carlotta Gamba. The appeal also replied Matilda Lutzthe Italian actress who underlined how hypnotizing the setting of the parade was.
The collection
Pending the debut of the new creative director Matthieu Blazy, The Chanel Cruise 2025/26 collection is the fruit of the Maison Style Officewhich brought a celebration of elegance into pastel shades on the catwalk. The pink, the fishing color and the celestial recall the colors of the surrounding scenario. In the tweed the warmer shades such as ocher yellow and orange are intertwined: a reference to the warm atmospheres of Villa d’Este.
Broken outfit, dresses, damask trousers, blouses and day pajamas enrich the wardrobe of the Chanel woman With a sophisticated but relaxed character at the same time. It is the typical one of the Dolce Vita Italianathe imagination that also relives in the softness of fabrics such as the taffeta and glamor of bright sequins, diva gloves, pearl wires, minaudière precious and sunglasses.
The Parisian maison becomes still already exclusive, making some of its iconic accessories even more desirable. And, above all, putting a brake on the phenomenon of sale
To inspire lace and lace are instead The flowers dear to Mademoiselle Gabrielle Chanelhistorical founder of the maison. Magnolia, the glycine, the camellia, the rhododendron and the oiling are recalled by recalling the magnificent parks of Villa d’Este and the dreamy settings also loved by Luchino Visconti, great friend of Coco Chanel and assiduous visitor to Lake Como. Finally, there is no lack of the most emblematic codes of Cruise clothing, such as the lines à la marinière And the large hats in straw. An ode to Italian lifestyle in the sign of Chanel elegance.
Source: Vanity Fair
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