Chanel’s Next Métiers d’Art Show Heads to Rome
After unveiling last year’s Métiers d’Art collection inside a New York City subway station, Chanel is set to present its next Métiers d’Art show in Rome on Dec. 2, the house recently confirmed. The exact venue will be announced at a later date.
The announcement was accompanied by an archival image of founder Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel alongside acclaimed Italian filmmaker Luchino Visconti. The pair collaborated on the 1962 anthology film Boccaccio ’70, for which Chanel designed costumes worn by actress Romy Schneider.
“With this show, the house is writing a new chapter in its enduring story with Italy,” Chanel said in a statement. The brand noted that Coco Chanel first discovered Italy in the summer of 1920 and continued returning throughout her life, drawing inspiration from Renaissance art, antique culture, and Italian cinema. Her relationships and experiences in the country would go on to leave a lasting imprint on her creative vision.
Italy has long played a significant role in Chanel’s runway history. Most recently, the maison presented its Cruise 2026 collection on Lake Como. In 2015, the late Karl Lagerfeld staged the Métiers d’Art show at Cinecittà Studios, the legendary Roman film studio.
Bruno Pavlovsky praised Rome’s “exceptional heritage” while highlighting creative director Matthieu Blazy and his longstanding connection to Italy. Before joining Chanel, Blazy served as creative director of Bottega Veneta.
“Beyond fashion, it’s a mythical destination and an endless source of inspiration,” Pavlovsky said.
The Métiers d’Art collections, traditionally presented during the pre-fall season, spotlight the craftsmanship of Chanel’s specialized ateliers. Over the years, the traveling showcase has landed in destinations including Tokyo, Edinburgh, Hangzhou, and Dakar.
Many of Chanel’s heritage ateliers are now housed within Le19M, the architecturally striking Parisian hub designed by architect Rudy Ricciotti. The space brings together renowned artisans including embroiderer and tweed-maker Lesage, shoemaker Massaro, feather specialist Lemarié, milliner Maison Michel, pleater Lognon, and goldsmith Goossens, among others.
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