Chanel’s cruise collections have long been synonymous with exotic destinations — think Marseille, Havana, Dubai. For its Cruise 2025/2026 presentation, the storied French house staged a breathtaking show at Lake Como, Italy.
The runway unfolded at Villa d’Este, a historic property originally built in 1568 by Pellegrino Tibaldi as a private villa. Converted into a luxury hotel in 1873, it was a summer retreat frequented by European social elites.
Chanel’s connection to Lake Como stretches back decades. Founder Gabrielle Chanel was friends with Italian film icon Luchino Visconti — a key figure in mid-century cinema and a frequent visitor to the region. That personal and cultural legacy informs the collection’s romantic, cinematic sensibility, captured beautifully in a short film directed by Sofia Coppola.
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