Chanel FW25/26: Last Karl sans Karl Effort Before October Creative Director shift?

Welcome to our episode dissecting the Chanel Fall-Winter 2025/26 Haute Couture show!

While the collection featured an autumnal palette and reinvented tweed in a setting reminiscent of early haute couture salons, the online community delivered a mixed and often passionate verdict.

Join us as we unpack the diverse impressions, exploring why many viewers found the collection "absolutely beautiful" and "genius", praising its romance and elegance, while others felt it was "dull, unimaginative, and drab", "boring", or even "horrible".

We'll delve into the constant comparisons to Karl Lagerfeld's era, with many commenters expressing how much his "genius" is missed and questioning if the show lacked his thematic innovation. We'll also examine the pervasive debate: was this truly "Haute Couture," or did it lean more towards "Pret a Porter" or "Haute Ready To Wear"?

Finally, we'll discuss the undeniable 'Wang Yibo effect', as his appearance generated significant fan excitement and praise, with some even suggesting it diverted attention from critiques of the collection itself. Tune in as we dissect all the comments and impressions from Chanel's latest show!