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The first sightings of Chanel’s spring-summer 2026 bags are already starting to claim the spotlight. Appearing on the arms of celebrity style icons, such as G-Dragon, Margot Robbie and Dua Lipa, Matthieu Blazy’s debut accessories for the maison arrive with intent. Naturally, anticipation runs high, as these are certainly the pieces to have on your radar.
K-pop star and Chanel ambassador G-Dragon leads the charge with the new maxi flap bag. This supple reinterpretation revisits the iconic 11.12 with a lighter touch. Instead of diamond quilting, smooth grained leather in brown-tone beige takes centrestage. Moreover, a tonal full-leather strap replaces the classic leather-and-chain version, creating a softer, relaxed slouch with vintage appeal.
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Hot on his heels, singer Dua Lipa steps out with the same minimalist flap but in medium size in black. Like the maxi, it omits quilting but retains the signature CC turnlock closure. It also features an adjustable double leather strap which threads neatly through four eyelets. Similarly crafted in grained leather, it feels pared down yet faithful to the maison’s codes, primed for timeless status.
Meanwhile, actress and Chanel ambassador Margot Robbie champions the small shopping bag in black grained leather. Here, diamond quilting returns in measured detail. The east-west silhouette and elongated rolled handles lend effortless polish, whether carried in hand or on the shoulder. Complete with an open main compartment, front flap pocket with CC turnlock closure and subtle drawstring-cinched sides, it offers a refined entry into the new season.
