Matthieu Blazy officially joined Chanel as its first external designer in April 2025, reorienting the luxury fashion brand into a new era. Ever since the French-Belgian designer took the spot as the luxury brand’s Artistic Director of Fashion Activities, bagaholics and luxury lovers anticipated the new era of Chanel. As of present, he has released a number of designer handbags, leather goods, and accessories that are said to shape the future of the brand.
Get to know Matthieu Blazy and all the bags he’s released for Chanel so far!
Who Is Matthieu Blazy?
Matthieu Blazy is a French-Belgian designer, recently appointed as Chanel’s Artistic Director of Fashion Activities. He succeeded Virginie Viard, who departed from the brand in June 2024, and the iconic Karl Lagerfeld, whose 36-year reign at Chanel produced the legendary bags we still talk of today.
As a contemporary art lover, Matthieu Blazy studied fashion at the prestigious La Cambre in Brussels and was mentored by Raf Simons. His mentorship and friendship with Simons paved the way for his fashion career.
Matthieu Blazy eventually moved on to work for Maison Margiela, Celine, and Calvin Klein. From 2021 to 2024, he worked as the Creative Director of Bottega Veneta, rapidly driving the brand’s revenue by a 6% increase. Finally, on December 12, 2024, he was named the new artistic director at Chanel and officially began his service in April 2025.
Matthieu Blazy’s Role in Chanel
The revolutionary designer is in charge of Chanel’s haute couture, ready-to-wear collection, and accessories. While the French luxury powerhouse is known for its rich history and timeless collections, Matthieu Blazy envisions a grounded blend of modern and classic elements.
His three-year tenure as a Creative Director at Bottega Veneta gave way to the brand’s most iconic textures. For instance, the playful, fuzzy and fringe-covered RTW collection caught the attention of many. The Andiamo bag’s boxy, yet soft silhouette made it the ‘it’ bag since its release.
Many expect Matthieu Blazy to carry his elegant, fun, and functional vision during his stint at Bottega Veneta over to Chanel. The brand’s president, Bruno Pavlovsky, said that Blazy’s entrance will bring modernity and his way of working to ‘push the boundaries of what Chanel is, for the future’.
46 Gorgeous Matthieu Blazy Chanel Bags
Chanel Spring Summer 2026 Bag Collection by Matthieu Blazy
Blazy’s Spring Summer 2026 debut was one of the most anticipated releases in 2026. Chanel fans anticipated a full showcase of the new Artistic Director’s haute couture and ready-to-wear lineup. The luxury fashion world deemed this one of the most exciting events. It brings together longtime fans of the classic Chanel and contemporary fashion lovers.
This collection brings together reimagined classics, modern versions, and fun, youthful takes on the brand’s legacy.
1. Chanel 2.55 Reimagined
The iconic 2.55 bag was first introduced by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1955. Today, it joins the first of Matthieu Blazy Chanel bags with a more relaxed, deconstructed look. The reimagined 2.55 features crinkled lambskin leather, evoking a more ‘lived-in’ feel rather than the flap’s classic clean lines and structure. Available in dark burgundy, dark beige, camel, and black.
2. Crocodile Embossed Small Shopping Bag
The shopping bag gives a fresh, savory vibe. This Chanel bag was first seen during the SS26 runway in bright, turquoise green calfskin embossed with a crocodile pattern. It mimics the look and feel of exotic leather while retaining the strength and durability of its base material. The roomy and stylish bag is lined with a rich burgundy interior and accentuated with gold-tone metal. Aside from turquoise, the crocodile-embossed small shopping bag is also available in shades of black, teal, and green.
3. Four-Color Hobo Handbag
Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel bags show how he plays with color. The four-color hobo handbag was released in lambskin and gold metal, sporting energetic lines of color: white, black, red, and light green. It also has a white and black variant for the minimalists. Both versions are lined with dark burgundy leather.
4. Two-Tone Large Flap Bag
The large flap bag was given a two-tone look with dark brown and burgundy. Its calfskin leather has a smooth and sophisticated silhouette. It contains three compartments and an inner pocket, perfect for evenings out or casual get-togethers. The piece is accentuated by gold-tone metal and only comes in one variation.
5. Minimalist Flap
Matthieu Blazy reimagined the classic Chanel Flap with smooth leather, gentle curves, and an adjustable leather strap. The minimalist redesign of the flap is made from unquilted caviar leather. It lets you focus on a slightly oversized, relaxed structure that moves perfectly as a shoulder bag.
6. Refreshed Chanel 25
The iconic 25 received a refreshed look as it joins some of Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel bags. He released new colors and variants of the Small 25 in leather, tweed, and fabric, such as:
- Calfskin (Black and White)
- Grained Calfskin (White, Beige, Dark Orange, Brown)
- Perforated Calfskin (Dark Brown)
- Shiny Crumpled Calfskin (Burgundy)
- Canvas and Calfskin (Ecru & Camel)
7. Suede Calfskin Maxi Bowling Bag
Matthieu Blazy introduced the spacious and structured Maxi Bowling Bag in suede calfskin and gold-tone metal. It comes in a gorgeous, minimalist shade of dark brown. It makes the perfect upgrade to everyday statement pieces. Also suited as a stylish carry-all travel bag.
8. Maxi Messenger Bag
The most recent maxi messenger bag from Matthieu Blazy’s collection comes in black or brown lambskin. Its durability and no-frills appearance make this bag a versatile and great addition to any wardrobe.
9. Packaging Evening Bag
Blazy incorporated the timeless Chanel packaging onto an evening bag. It is reminiscent of the Chanel box, emblemmed with the overlapping CC logo and lined with black borders. It features a printed calfskin, gold-tone hardware, and a leather and chain strap.
10. Large Bowling Bag
The Spring Summer 2026 collection also introduced a rotund, large bowling bag. Its cylindrical look brings a fun “baguette bag” twist to the series. It maintains a well-structured interior and uses grained calfskin, lambskin, and gold-tone metal.
11. Small Shopping Bag
A combination of minimalist Parisian elegance and discreet luxury, the Small Shopping bag by Matthieu Blazy features gold-tone hardware. Its grained calfskin and textured wool create a balance in its structured proportions.
12. Constellation Globe Minaudiere
This one-of-a-kind purse by Matthieu Blazy immortalized the night sky This stellar purse was crafted with a deep midnight blue hard-shell resin case and dotted with sparkling details. It features a futuristic design that mimics the constellations.
13. Embellished 11.12 Handbag
New variations of the Classic 11.12 Handbag also emerged in Matthieu Blazy’s collection. Here, he reimagined the handbag embellished with enamel and strass accessories including planets, stars, astronauts, rockets, and an astronaut dog. He also released new colors of the 11.12 alongside this cutesy version. Aside from black, its colors include camel, dark burgundy, and dark blue.
14. “Preppy Coco” Small Flap
One of the most anticipated bags released by Matthieu Blazy is the new small flap bag. Avid Chanel fans lovingly calling it the ‘Preppy Coco’. The chic, minimalist flap is crafted in grained shiny calfskin. It comes in small and mini versions, as well as bowling and vanity variations. So far, it has been released in n core neutrals such as black and white.
Chanel’s Matthieu Blazy Métiers d’Art 2026 Bags
On December 2, 2025, the Métiers d’Art 2026 show premiered in New York City. Chanel chose the decommissioned Bowery station of the subway as its venue to showcase the city-themed collection. It was one of the first shows where Matthieu Blazy Chanel bags debuted.
15. Giraffe Mini Flap
A guaranteed conversation piece. The Giraffe Mini Flap features unique sculptural elements while retaining Chanel’s signature classic flap quilting and CC turnlock. It emerges in dark burgundy lambskin adorned with a metal giraffe. The head and front legs can be found on one end of the flap, the tail on the opposite end, while the hind legs rest on the base.
16. Squirrel Mini Flap
Another novelty piece from Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel Métiers d’Art 2026 collection, the Squirrel Mini Flap bag took its inspiration from New York and Central Park. It is a wearable piece of art made with dark khaki lambskin. It features a gold-tone metal squirrel-shaped, with its shearling tail adorning the chain strap.
17. Big Apple Minaúdière
The Big Apple Minaúdière is part of the lineup as a homage to New York City, where the Métiers d’Art 2026 show took place. The apple-shaped purse is crafted using red lacquered enamel, green enamel leaf, and a gold chain.
18. Acorn Minaúdière
The acorn minaúdière follows suit. This whimsical collectible perfectly captures how Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel bags showcase craftsmanship across various materials. The top features dazzling crystals while the body is covered in a rich brown hue. This bag resembles a real acorn and is made of real wood, strass, and gold-toned metal.
19. Tweed 11.12 Handbag
The timeless 11.12 now comes in a tweed variant. The quilted colors such as black, white, and red fuse together a youthful vibe, reminiscent of the bustling city energy as showcased on the runway.
20. Popcorn 11.12 Handbag
Using embroidered wool crepe, raffia, and glass beads, Matthieu Blazy puts another exciting twist on the 11.12. Just like what you see at the movie theater, the bag is adorned with ecru and red stripes, raffia embellishments, and beads that resemble popcorn kernels bursting on its surface.
21. Tonight or Never Flap Bag
Thespian bagaholics will appreciate this twist on Matthieu Blazy Chanel bags. The classic flap was reimagined with a glittering, sequin-filled depiction of a scene from the 1930 Broadway stage play Tonight or Never.
22. Flame Flap Bag
This flaming hot design brings a pop of color to the flap series lineup. This vivid, graphic-style bag comes in a fiery combination of yellow, red, and black. It makes an eye-catching statement for the loud and proud fashionista.
23. Poodle Fringe Flap
Chanel goes for a 1950s flapper-style homage with this flap bag, decorated with shimmering crystal tassels and silvery-white beads that weave a poodle onto the bag. The unforgettable CC turnlock is discreetly hidden beneath the fringe.
24. Furry Cheetah Chanel 25
Just when you thought the Chanel 25 lineup was at its peak, here comes the cheetah-print version. It joins the Matthieu Blazy Chanel bags as an iconic restyling of the coveted bag. It was released in a mini size and comes in a cute and furry finish.
25. Suede Large Bucket Bag
The suede finish makes this bucket-style bag a cozy yet refined structure. The slim and adjustable strap makes it a versatile piece to add to any wardrobe. Crafted using suede calfskin and gold-tone metal that perfectly complements its dark brown color.
26. V-Cut Classic Flap
The fresh, sharp V-cut Classic Flap is another feature that can be seen among the reimagined Chanel Matthieu Blazy bags. It uses calfskin leather and gold-tone metal hardware. The flat, quilted surface is lined with deep burgundy on the interior. The inner compartment is adorned with a CC kiss-lock clasp. The bag is designed with a seamless top handle but also comes with a leather-woven chain strap.
27. Trapezoid Large Flap Bag
Blazy also introduced another style of the flap. This time, it boasts an angular, trapezoid shape crafted with smooth leather. Its adjustable shoulder strap seamlessly flows along the edges of the bag, framing the flap closure elegantly. It uses shiny calfskin leather and gold-tone metal hardware that perfectly blend with its black and dark burgundy colorway.
28. Zip Front Shoulder Bag
This shoulder bag blends the classic quilted style with contemporary edginess. The bag was featured in quilted lambskin leather, embellished with a diagonal dual-zip pull pocket. Coco Chanel dangles from the right end while a black labrador hangs from the left. This Matthieu Blazy bag is also available in black, burgundy, and gray.
29. Double CC Turn-lock Belt Bag
The Triple Turn-Lock bag of the 1990s was reconstructed into the Double CC Turn-Lock belt bag. Its functional nature is combined with the classic quilted lambskin and calfskin leather in chocolate brown. Complemented by gold-tone metal hardware, it depicts effortless sophistication for the wearer. It can be slung over the shoulder or the waist.
30. Oversized Clutch
Matthieu Blazy released the slouchy, oversized clutch in an Étoupe-like hue. The grained leather surface sports a stitched CC on the front, while its wide interior is accessed via a zipper closure. Exotic fans will love that a version of this oversized clutch is available in crocodile-embossed leather.
31. Mini Flap Bag with Top Handle
Another striking addition to the Matthieu Blazy collection is the Mini Flap Bag top handle. It comes in two variants that are sure to suit the taste of exotic and classic Chanel enthusiasts. The crocodile-embossed calfskin with gold-tone metal hardware elegantly complements its green color. The second variation comes in dark burgundy and features shiny calfskin leather and gold-tone hardware.
32. Clutch with Leather Strap
Blazy also channelled the city vibes in this small, flap-style bag, released in a sleek, crocodile-embossed calfskin leather. It is designed with a long, leather top handle and a functional CC clasp. Aside from black, this clutch is also available in burgundy.
33. Clutch with Strap
Velvet and gold created an iconic accessory in this small cylindrical clutch. Each side is embellished with large gold-tone CC hardware. It is crafted from quilted velvet and uses a black ropelike handle.
34. Peanut Minaudière
The show tops off the ever-quirky Matthieu Blazy Chanel bags with the minaudière. It is a meticulously crafted enamel evening bag in the shape and texture of a peanut, adorned with gold-toned metal hardware and a long chain strap, and embellished with the CC logo at the opening.
35. Oyster Minaudière
The minaudière collection also boasts a glimmering silver oyster piece. Matthieu Blazy incorporates organic sea elements into this metallic hard case clutch. One of the most playful and extravagant pieces in the collection, it combines silver-tone and gold-tone metal. Its surface creates wobbly reflections along its curved lines and contains a pearl inside. This accessory is topped off with a CC logo closure.
36. Large Shopping Bag
The new large shopping bag that he debuted on the Métiers d’Art runway is a wide, spacious, and structured style that’s great for any city girl. It comes in black grained calfskin and is adorned with a flap-style closure and angular side silhouette.
Chanel Coco Beach 2026 Collection by Matthieu Blazy
On April 28, 2026, the Cruise 26/27 show debuted Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel Coco Beach bags and RTW selection. The Cruise collection features a coastal-themed lineup, and that also means a refreshing take on the common styles we see in every boutique. Blazy uses canvas, mesh, and raffia throughout his pieces.
37. Raffia Maxi Flap Bag
This colorful take on the maxi flap bag is styled with stripes you can find on clownfish. The plush raffia exterior is lined with bright orange leather. It blends a striking combination of orange, white, and black colors with gold-tone hardware that completes the seaside vibes.
38. Braided Raffia Flap Bag
Following the Coco Beach theme, this striking, warm-orange flap pairs braided raffia with gold-tone hardware. Its intricately woven exterior matches the equally orange interior. It creates an exciting and slightly rustic texture suited for Summer and Spring.
39. Small Flap Bag
Wear the beauty of the seaside with this embellished Matthieu Blazy Chanel bag. This time, the small flap is crafted out of mesh, decorated with shells, coral, and other charms. It comes in black with gold-toned metal hardware.
40. Beige Braided Raffia Flap
Blazy shows just how versatile raffia is. It appears on this beige flap as a braided base and pompom-style lining that adorns the edges. It has a carefree look that makes an outstanding addition to any outfit.
41. Mesh Small Shopping Bag
Tote a fresh yet refined look for the summer with the structured mesh shopping bag. It uses transparent, almost-white mesh with black calfskin lining. It uses calfskin leather, gold-tone hardware, and a leather-woven chain strap.
42. Canvas Maxi Hobo Bag
Chanel’s Matthieu Blazy recognizes the long-term durability of canvas and creates a luxurious, functional item out of it. This new maxi hobo bag debuted in ecru and camel, embellished with the double C logo and a brown wood chain strap.
43. White Denim Small Tote
This two-tone black and white small tote bag was crafted from denim and lined with calfskin leather. It is designed to deliver a lighter, airier vibe fit for the season.
44. Large Mesh Bucket Bag
This colorful addition to your summer wardrobe combines mesh with embroidered summer symbols, such as corals, tropical fish, seashells, starfish, and the iconic CC logo. This seasonal item combines transparent and cool red color with calfskin leather.
45. Raffia Three-Tone Maxi Tote Bag
This maxi shopping bag pays homage to Coco Chanel’s personal style. It also incorporates the bright colors of the season in braided raffia and calfskin leather. These bags come in different variants, such as:
- White, Dark Beige, and Black
- Khaki, White, and Brown
- Green, Yellow, and Black
46. Raffia Maxi Shopping Bag
Finally, the crocheted raffia also makes its appearance on the maxi shopping tote. The beige trim and “CHANEL” logo are made out of pompom-style raffia fringe, while the base is a richly textured crocheted style.
Matthieu Blazy’s Eye for Fashion
There is no doubt that Matthieu Blazy has introduced a fresher, contemporary take on the classic collections. He has also successfully debuted modern renditions and found novel ways to use different fabrics across his bags. As the fashion industry continues to welcome his craft, luxury fans and bag lovers can expect a similar (or more elevated) energy in his upcoming Chanel collections.
Did you find your new favorite Matthieu Blazy Chanel bags? Whether you prefer the busy city-girl vibe of the Métiers d’Art collection, the reimagined classics of the Spring Summer 2026 bags, or the coastal chic of the Coco Beach lineup, you can be sure to find a Blazy design you really like.
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