Naomi Campbell, Penélope Cruz Lead Chanel Haute Couture Show in Paris

Naomi Campbell captivated audiences at Chanel’s Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025-26 show in Paris with a dramatic Elvis Presley-inspired pompadour hairstyle paired with a retro Chanel tweed jacket and boot-cut trousers. The show, held at the Grand Palais, featured a front row filled with high-profile figures including Penélope Cruz, Keira Knightley, Marion Cotillard, and Charlotte Casiraghi, showcasing the brand's ethereal collection rich in white, feathers, and delicate fabrics. Penélope Cruz, a Chanel ambassador since 2018, shone in a shimmering black tweed suit from Chanel’s cruise 2026 collection, a look that debuted last April and was paired with classic accessories, further highlighting her strong association with the house. Keira Knightley and other ambassadors also appeared in key pieces, demonstrating the continuing appeal of Chanel’s designs ahead of Matthieu Blazy’s highly anticipated debut as creative director later this year. The event underscored Chanel’s blend of timeless elegance and fresh innovation, with notable guests like Sofia Coppola and Anna Wintour contributing to the show’s high-profile atmosphere. Amid this, Lupita Nyong’o, another Chanel ambassador, prepares for Matthieu Blazy’s debut and will appear in a New York Shakespeare in the Park production, linking Chanel’s cultural reach beyond fashion.