Margot Robbie debuted a new haircut as she joined fellow stars Kylie Minogue and Olivia Dean on the front row at the autumn/winter 2026 show for Chanel during Paris Fashion Week.
The Australian actress, 35, revealed a fresh lob – long bob – and fringe as she arrived for the show, sitting alongside Australian singer Kylie Minogue and British singer Olivia Dean to watch creative director Matthieu Blazy unveil his latest collection for the historic French house.
The show took place beneath the vast glass roof of the Grand Palais, where towering crane structures lit in primary colours transformed the venue into what resembled a construction site.
Blazy said the staging reflected the idea of “building a dream” as he continues reshaping the house founded by Coco Chanel in 1910.
Excitement around the designer’s tenure has been palpable throughout Paris Fashion Week, with reports circulating of editors, buyers and models queueing for hours in Chanel’s Paris boutiques in the hope of securing pieces from his early collections.
On the runway, the collection explored the legacy of Chanel’s heritage with subtle reinterpretations.
The show opened with one of the house’s most recognisable signatures: the tweed skirt suit. A black ribbed skirt suit fastened with gold buttons offered a refined take on the classic silhouette, paired with pointed heels and a structured handbag.
Another look presented a cream tweed jacket and matching skirt finished with softly frayed edges, introducing a slightly relaxed take on the classic two-piece set, while maintaining the elegant structure synonymous with Chanel.
Several looks paired structured jackets with slim pencil skirts, while others introduced textured tweed coats layered over dresses or blouses.
Blazy also revisited drop-waist silhouettes associated with Chanel’s designs of the 1920s. These elongated shapes lengthened the torso and created a looser, flapper-inspired line that contrasted with the sharper, cinched tailoring dominating many runways this season.
Being the autumn/winter collection, outerwear, of course, played an important role as the show progressed.
A short grey jacket with a pointed collar was worn with wide-leg trousers, while a multicoloured tweed coat layered over a lace-trimmed skirt and vibrant pink blouse demonstrated Blazy’s interest in mixing classic fabrics with contemporary styling.
Elsewhere, a fitted black jacket and skirt combination emphasised a streamlined silhouette, styled with a shoulder bag and two-tone heels – a subtle nod to one of Chanel’s most enduring footwear signatures.
Texture and craftsmanship also came to the fore.
One sleeveless look featured intricate embellishment, while another paired a checked coat with a delicately detailed skirt that incorporated lace and embroidery.
As the collection evolved, decorative pieces began to become more evident throughout.
A pink dress adorned with feather-like embellishments – a dominant trend this season – introduced movement, while other garments layered textured fabrics to create depth across the silhouettes.
Accessories remained understated but essential.
Structured handbags appeared throughout the runway, often carried in neutral tones, while jewellery ranged from delicate pieces to oversized statement necklaces.
One look featured a dramatic red gown styled with a bold coin necklace, the dress’s gathered fabric cascaded fluidly in a high-low style – a trend also seen at Dior.
Elsewhere, a model wearing narrow green sunglasses paired the accessory with a red and black textured dress and chunky necklace, introducing a more playful and contemporary note to the otherwise restrained palette.
The finale returned to the minimalist elegance long associated with the house.
A black dress cut in fluid fabric appeared deceptively simple from the front but revealed a low back detail punctuated by one of Chanel’s most recognisable motifs – the camellia flower.
The moment encapsulated Blazy’s approach so far: respecting the codes established by Coco Chanel while gradually adjusting them for a new generation.
Following the tenures of legendary creative directors including Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard, Blazy faces the challenge of guiding one of fashion’s most influential houses into its next chapter.
Judging by the reaction from fashion insiders – and the crowds reportedly forming outside Chanel boutiques across Paris – the rebuilding process is already well underway.