Unfolding like a cinematic dream, CHANEL’s Cruise 2025/26 collection took its bow at the enchanting Villa d’Este—a jewel on the edge of Lake Como, where time seems to shimmer in slow motion and every terrace moment feels stolen from the silver screen. Against this mythic backdrop, the House of CHANEL delivered a love letter to glamour, steeped in the timeless art of dressing up for the sheer pleasure of being seen.

Glimmering strings of pearls, jet-black sunglasses, and opera-length gloves conjured echoes of Old Hollywood allure, while sequins and lamé lent a touch of star-studded magic to the sun-drenched palette. Soft pastels in peach, pink, and powdery blue danced with Mediterranean hues of ochre, marigold, and citrus on CHANEL’s iconic tweed—a fresh, Riviera-infused take on maison codes.

Reimagined cruise classics—crisp white trousers with a sailor’s stride, nautical pea coats, and breezy stripes—channeled an effortless, wind-in-your-hair ease. But it was the tender lace, echoing the florals of the Villa’s storied gardens, that added a whisper of romance to the silhouettes.

There were moments of bold drama too: sweeping taffeta ballgowns, statuesque capes, and sultry, backless jumpsuits radiated an insouciant elegance, exuding the spirit of a summer soirée at twilight.

It was more than a collection—it was an invitation. To revel, to remember, and to dress not merely for the day, but for the divine spectacle of life itself.