Chanel stages historic Cruise 2027 collection show in Sydney

Chanel hosted a major presentation of Matthieu Blazy’s Cruise 2027 collection in Sydney, marking a significant milestone for the Australian fashion industry. The event, held at The Cutaway beneath Barangaroo Reserve, served as a re-staging of the collection that originally debuted in Biarritz, France, in April.

The presentations featured high-profile brand ambassadors including Margot Robbie, Nicole Kidman, and Kylie Minogue. Minogue also provided a musical performance following the runway show. The event was noted for its inclusion of First Nations models, including Latahlia Hickling, Tatyana Perry, Tarlisa Gaykamangu, Charlee Fraser, and Cindy Rostron, which fashion critics described as a decisive moment for Indigenous representation on the runway.

The set design utilized the natural sandstone of the venue and incorporated local elements, such as ceramic vessels by New South Wales artist Damion Fuller, to blend the maison’s Art Deco aesthetic with a local sensibility.