The French fashion house announced on Thursday that it will unveil its first Métiers d’Art collection under the direction of Matthieu Blazy on December 2. The specific venue will be revealed at a later date. Chanel emphasised its longstanding connection with the United States, which dates back to founder Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s early visits to the country in the 1930s.
“I’m thrilled that Matthieu Blazy has selected New York for his debut Métiers d’Art show,” said Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion and Chanel SAS. “He will bring the city’s dynamic creative spirit into dialogue with the house’s exceptional craftsmanship.”
Former creative director Karl Lagerfeld presented the “Paris-New York” Métiers d’Art show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in December 2018, just two months before his passing. Set against the backdrop of the Temple of Dendur, the collection was inspired by the aesthetics and symbolism of Ancient Egypt.
The brand has showcased its Métiers d’Art collections, typically aligned with the pre-Autumn season, in a range of destinations such as Tokyo, Rome, Edinburgh (led by Tilda Swinton), Salzburg, and Dallas. In its last three editions, it shifted focus to less traditional luxury destinations, staging shows in Manchester, England; and Dakar, Senegal among others.
The Métiers d’Art collections highlight the craftsmanship of the specialty ateliers. Many of these ateliers are now housed at Le19M, a stunning building designed by architect Rudy Ricciotti, situated near Porte d’Aubervilliers in a traditionally working-class district north of Paris. Founded by CHANEL in 2021 in Paris, le19M is a unique initiative that brings together nearly 700 passionate artisans and experts in fashion and decoration. From 30 September to 20 October 2025, le19M is travelling from Paris to take up residence, in the very heart of Tokyo, on the 52nd floor of the Mori Tower.
Le19M brings together embroiderer and tweed-maker Lesage, its embroidery school and Lesage Intérieurs; embroidery workshop Montex and its decoration department MTX; shoemaker Massaro; feather- and flower-maker Lemarié; milliner Maison Michel; pleater Lognon; grand flou atelier Paloma, and goldsmith Goossens.
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