A$AP Rocky Attends The Chanel Métiers d’Art 2026 Show
Chanel Returns to New York With Matthieu Blazy’s First Métiers d’Art Show
Chanel made a triumphant return to New York City for its annual Métiers d’Art show — a milestone moment marking Matthieu Blazy’s debut collection for the French house. The evening unfolded like a filmic love letter to the city, spotlighting Blazy’s confident creative direction and the extraordinary savoir-faire of Chanel’s artisans.
The show took place downtown at 168 Bowery, set within the abandoned subway platform beneath the station — the same raw, industrial space where Tom Ford staged his Spring 2020 runway. Guests were ushered into the “C” train as ambient subway sounds echoed through the station, creating an immersive, transportive experience. Among those in attendance were ambassadors A$AP Rocky and Margaret Qualley, alongside Tilda Swinton, Kristen Stewart, Solange, G-Dragon, Jessie Buckley, Linda Evangelista, Dapper Dan, Charlotte Casiraghi, Rose Byrne, Riley Keough, Jon Bon Jovi, and many more.
A$AP Rocky arrived dressed impeccably in Chanel, cementing once again why he remains one of fashion’s most influential style figures.
Ahead of the runway, the subway theme was woven throughout Michel Gondry’s whimsical, romantic-comedy–style short film starring Qualley and Rocky. Each guest also received a copy of Chanel’s custom La Gazette newspaper — complete with an interview with Blazy, profiles on Maison d’Art artisans, puzzles, and other New York–centric touches.
In his interview, Blazy described the collection as “character-driven,” drawing inspiration from a ‘70s journalist, an ‘80s businesswoman, and even Gabrielle Chanel’s 1931 trip to the U.S., when she designed costumes for the film industry. He also referenced the eclectic personalities he encountered during his own New York years — “from kids to students to world leaders,” opera-goers in ballgowns, and even a lone Spiderman he once spotted on a downtown subway ride while working with Calvin Klein and Raf Simons.
The runway reflected this cinematic approach. One standout look introduced Chanel’s own interpretation of “Clark Kent,” featuring a vibrant blue, red, and yellow graphic knit layered under a sharp-shouldered plaid blazer and tailored brown slacks. Another highlight: a shimmering fringed skirt constructed from inverted, glittering Empire State Building motifs — a playful ode to the city skyline.
After the show, Blazy shared how Gabrielle Chanel’s early trips to New York influenced his perspective. “When she went back to New York, she went downtown and saw women who were not from the higher class who had adopted the Chanel style. It was not Chanel, but it looked like Chanel,” he noted. “When she returned to Paris, suddenly she had energy again and continued to design.”
For this collection, Blazy embraced that same spirit, adopting a cinematic lens that subtly exaggerated silhouettes and softened structures — much like costume design — while ensuring every piece remained modern, functional, and wearable.
