Karl Lagerfeld's Legacy: Modern Chanel Skirt Suits

0:00This is Cory with the story, keeping you tapped into pop culture. You're listening to entertainment and celebrity news today. Karl Lagerfeld turns Chanel's skirt suits into fashion icons during his 30 plus years leading the brand. He drew from founder Gabrielle Chanel's 50s designs, creating tweed jackets and straight skirts that became instantly recognizable. Now, Matieu Blasey has taken over and is keeping those signature looks alive while making them feel modern and appealing to younger crowds. Blasey debuted his take in the spring 2026 collection with boxy or jackets hitting at the hip, dropped waistlines on skirts and relaxed, fabrics that add a casual slouch. He stuck with kneeling themes but evolved the styling over seasons, pairing metallic versions with graphic tees or layering them with boots and over shirts. Shoppers are flocking to Chanel stores for pieces like crock heels and maxi-flat bags from his designs. Many say these skirt suits finally make skirts feel easy and versatile, perfect for mixing

1:02with tees, jeans or flats. Even at prices topping $10,000 for a jacket, people crave the non-fussy vibe. The buzz has rippled across fashion, shifting views on skirts suits from stuffy to cool. Designers everywhere are jumping in, with Hermes offering snug leather pairs, saline going slim and black and deor adding surreal twists. All 2026 showed Blasey glamming up the suits with floral details and chainmail, proving the trend is here to stay as tailoring mixes. Scirts back into everyday wardrobes. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com