The house of Chanel hosted their annual cruise show this Tuesday in Italy. Chanel kicked off the international cruise season with an alta moda collection. The fashion show was presented at the iconic Villa d’Este, situated on the banks of the picturesque shores of Lake Como. The location was an excellent choice for unveiling the CHANEL Cruise 2025/26 collection. This Chanel cruise show served as an ode to cinematic glamour and the sheer joy of dressing up to be seen.
The creative director behind this opulent collection was none other than Virginie Viard. This collection was the perfect amalgamation of the effortless elegance that is synonymous with the house. It had a vibrant, cinematic flair inspired by the Italian Riviera in its golden age. For announcing the CHANEL Cruise show, the famous filmmaker, Sofia Coppola, directed the teaser film for the collection. The teaser was a great blend of fashion and cinema.
About the Chanel Cruise 2025/26 collection
For the Chanel cruise show collection, the clothes were a celebration of dressing up and being noticed. This Chanel collection was designed for lounging days spent by the water, transitioning seamlessly into glamorous evenings filled with laughter and celebration. According to the house of Chanel the collection was, “Strings of beads, black sunglasses and long gloves, sequins and lamé reflect the Hollywood charm of the collection. Taffeta ball gowns, backless jumpsuit, and long capes: a carefree elegance and a spirit of celebration run through the collection.”
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Ananya Panday at the Chanel Cruise 2025/26
Chanel house ambassador, actress Ananya Panday, was also seen attending the show at Villa d’Este, Lake Como. The actress looked ravishing in her black ensemble as the new-minted ambassador. She was accompanied to the Chanel cruise show by her sister, Rysa Panday.
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