Surface Ideal: The Construction of the Unattainable

In fashion, skin is not merely skin: it is porcelain. Flesh gives way to myth. Every feature is meticulously sculpted, every strand of hair becomes architecture, every gesture a calculated aesthetic. The human is reduced to its minimum; the ideal, elevated to its maximum.

‘Chanel is about love. The birth of Modernity in fashion comes from a love story. This is what I find most beautiful. It has no time or space; this is an idea of freedom. The freedom worn and won by Gabrielle Chanel.’ Matthieu Blazy

CHANEL is thrilled to announce that Nicole Kidman, the Academy Award-winning actor and producer, icon of cinema, has been appointed House Ambassador.

During Paris Fashion Week, the French leather-goods maison Polène transformed craft into ceremony with an intimate dinner celebrating the opening of its new experiential space.

“Soft Structures” introduces autumn with sculptural silhouettes, precision tailoring, and a palette that balances strength with refinement. More than a collection of looks, it is a statement of design: where structure leads, attitude follows, and the season begins with a decisive line.

L'OFFICIEL rounds up all of the best new fragrances for men for fall 2025, along with some bold, alluring aromatic additions.

Structured silhouettes meet undone edges. Street codes collide with refinement, leaving garments that feel both precise and raw. The polish of tailoring is offset by visible seams, form undercut by wear. 

Feel the vibe of RICK OWENS street-style, during the Paris Fashion Week. Models and celebrities, captured by Marie Schuldigen.