There are holidays, and then there’s Lake Como. For Cruise 2025/26, CHANEL checks into the Villa d’Este—a storied haven of film stars and faded postcards, where every corridor hums with old-world elegance and sun-soaked leisure.
The collection channels that cinematic ease with flounced pastel taffeta gowns in peach, pink, and lake-reflecting blue. Tweed suits in ochre, yellow, and orange nod to the Villa’s warm facade, while Sofia Coppola sets the tone in a dreamlike teaser film that feels equal parts nostalgia and fantasy.
Dressing up is the point. Disco-kissed pyjama suits in sequinned tweed, gold lurex damask, plunging lamé jumpsuits under sweeping capes—each piece walks the line between glamour and ease. Eveningwear hits a high note with black bustiers, ivory blouses beaded at the cuffs, and full gowns made to move like celluloid.
There’s a floral thread throughout—magnolias, oleander, camellia—stitched into lace, chiffon stripes, and beaded embroidery. The garden and the glamour go hand-in-hand.
Classic cruise codes come reimagined: sailor stripes, wide-legged white trousers, gelato-toned pea coats, and retro knit polos with attitude. Accessories lean into timeless flair—pearls, minaudières, mules, silk scarves tied with nonchalant precision.
The vibe? Sun-drenched luxury with a Riviera wink. It’s CHANEL in holiday mode: cinematic, carefree, and quietly bold. Watch the whole show above and see the individual looks below.
