The most memorable looks from the 2026 Met Gala saw luxury Maisons remain anchored in house codes over literal interpretations of the evening’s theme.

While brands are increasingly turning to AI influencers, the curated narratives of digital muses cannot compete with the authenticity of cultural icons.

LUXUO explores how luxury brands translate inspirations from flora and fauna into contemporary fashion, beauty and jewellery releases.

First, transparency and muslin. The CHANEL suit as a second skin, revealing the inner life of the wearer. Then come the birds. Of all colours, shapes and horizons. With them, a simple, joyful idea: freedom.

Chanel unveils the Première Galon, a modern revival of its iconic 1987 watch, featuring an 18-carat gold braided bangle and sleek black lacquered dial.

Arthur Heilbronn, the Harvard-educated heir, is steadily rising within Mousse Partners, signaling a new generation of leadership in the Chanel family’s USD 90B empire.