After its debut at Villa d’Este on Lake Como in April, the Chanel Cruise 2025/26 collection arrived in Singapore yesterday for its second showing
When Chanel announced its first show in Singapore, it marked a new fashionable chapter for the Little Red Dot and for Asia—especially since the maison had, until then, staged its shows only in Europe and the United States. That historic moment came in 2013, when Karl Lagerfeld presented the Cruise 2014 collection at the Loewen Cluster in Dempsey Hill. Continuing its story in Singapore, the maison returned for another Cruise presentation—this time staged at the storied Raffles Hotel Singapore.
First unveiled at the renowned Villa d’Este on the shores of Lake Como on 29 April, the collection takes cues from the imagination of hotel life—hence, the legendary locations. These two cinematic backdrops were brought together for the show’s teaser by friend of the House, Sofia Coppola, released days prior to the show.
As guests—including the likes of Tilda Swinton, Raye, and Tan Kheng Hua—arrived at the entrance of Raffles Hotel, the essence of refined hotel life began to unfold. The evening’s true highlight, however, came an hour later, once everyone had taken their seats around the courtyard’s perimeter. As the lights dimmed and flickered back on, and a DJ set of iconic ’90s remixed tracks filled the air, models took to the runway—unveiling a multifaceted universe imbued with diaphanous glamour and effortless luxury.
The opening look set the tone for the Cruise collection, perfectly embodying its vision with a white V-neck bodysuit, a tweed coat, chunky necklaces, a little black bag, and white heels whose ankle straps were adorned with silk satin scarves—a deliberate styling choice that became a recurring motif throughout the showcase.
It was followed by trouser suits and evening pyjamas in supple tweed, gold lurex, or fully embroidered with sequins. Muted shades of cream, white, and black established a refined baseline, paving the way for bursts of vibrancy: pink- and orange-striped lamé silhouettes and short taffeta ball gowns with pastel flounces, paired with long gloves, brought a playful drama to the runway.
Some of our favourite looks
Sunlit hues and floral motifs blossomed across lace and prints, while classic Cruise codes—straight-cut white trousers, pea coats, and nautical stripes—evoked a timeless, albeit relaxed, allure. Silk satin scarves, tied in hair or wrapped around wrists, completed the looks, adding the final touch of breezy sophistication.
