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Chanel turns the Grand Palais into a dark fairy tale for Matthieu Blazy’s 2nd couture show
By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 7, 2026
· 3 min read
Inside the Grand Palais in Paris Tuesday, Chanel's starry salon was swallowed by a garden gone wrong: giant beanstalks climbing to the ceiling and huge flowers blooming a little too brightly to be safe. Tilda Swinton, Michelle Yeoh and Catherine Deneuve were among the crowd, the kind the Parisian...
Key takeaway Blazy arrived from Bottega Veneta and is still early at Chanel, the house Karl Lagerfeld ran for 36 years until his death in 2019, and then his longtime deputy Virginie Viard led until 2024.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
While the Grand Palais in Paris may seem a world away from Alamo Heights , the themes of transformation and everyday elegance presented in Chanel's latest couture show have a certain resonance with our own community's blend of tradition and modernity. Just as designer Matthieu Blazy drew inspiration from Gabrielle Chanel's rags-to-riches story, Alamo Heights residents can appreciate the idea of taking humble beginnings and turning them into something extraordinary. The show's emphasis on wearable, real-world clothing also speaks to the practical yet stylish approach that many local women take to fashion. As Alamo Heights continues to evolve and grow, it will be interesting to see how local designers and boutiques respond to the desire for high-end yet accessible fashion, and whether they will draw inspiration from the likes of Chanel's latest collection.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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