Chanel Coco Neige 2026/27: Matthieu Blazy's First Winter Collection

Beyond those four, I would look closely at the cashmere cardigans in blue, white and black, the ecru tweed jacket with silver, the shearling jacket in beige, the mohair coat in cream and white, and the alpaca and silk beanie and scarf in ecru, black and red. The chapka, the shearling earmuffs and the mittens are the kind of accessories that make a simple ski outfit look considered.

For bags, Blazy has given the maxi flap a winter makeover in red nylon and in shearling, alongside backpacks, shopping bags and small camera cases in shearling. There is a lot of choice, and almost all of it would travel well.

A collection this playful needs a little editing. These are the six formulas I would use, whether you are wearing the real Coco Neige pieces or building the same mood with what you already own and what you rent.

1. The red ski look. The campaign's red and white ski outfit with blue stripes is the boldest look of the season. Wear it with white goggles, a cream beanie and white or black gloves, and nothing else that competes. Red against snow is the most flattering colour you can wear on the mountain, and it is easy to find in a photo of a crowded slope.

2. The jumpsuit, quietly. The black jumpsuit with the white stripe is the elegant version. Keep the accessories monochrome: black helmet, mirrored goggles, a black beanie for the chairlift. This is the look for Courchevel and Gstaad, where the chicest skiers rarely wear more than two colours.

3. Tweed for the mountain lunch. A tweed jacket with a skirt sounds impossible at altitude, but it is the most Chanel idea in the collection. Wear it with thick black tights, shearling boots and a chapka, and save it for lunch on a terrace or a long afternoon in the village, never for skiing.

4. The checked coat for the village walk. A black and ecru checked coat with a long scarf is the look for walking between boutiques and cafés. Finish with shearling mules or boots and one small bag. If it is snowing, swap the mules for boots with grip.

5. Cardigan après-ski. A red cardigan, a black skirt and cream mittens is the campaign's après-ski formula, and it translates beautifully to any après outfit: one colourful knit, one dark base, one soft accessory. It works just as well with wide trousers.

6. The travel day. A puffer coat, wide trousers, sneakers, the shield sunglasses and a large bowling bag big enough for a cashmere layer and your goggles. You arrive looking put together and you are ready for the first lift the next morning.

A practical note on shearling and suede. Shearling and suede are made for dry cold. Wear them on clear days, on terraces and in the village, and switch to waterproof snow boots on wet, heavy snow days. Your boots, and your feet, will thank you.

Morning on the slopes. Start with your ski suit or jumpsuit and a thin cashmere or merino layer underneath. Keep accessories technical and chic: helmet, goggles, gloves. If you want a Chanel note, let it be one piece, such as a beanie for the lift queue.

Lunch on the terrace. Unzip, swap the helmet for a beanie or earmuffs, and put on the sunglasses. This is the moment for a scarf and a small bag.

Après-ski. Change into knitwear, a skirt or wide trousers and shearling boots. Our après-ski style guide has more ideas for this part of the day.

Dinner. Tweed, a mohair coat, a flap bag and your best earrings. A pair of penguin earrings is exactly the kind of wink this collection is about.