Chateau Marmont was the backdrop for Chanel’s COCO CRUSH dinner, and the tone was intimate, unfussy, and fashion-focused. With Gracie Abrams marking her new role as Fine Jewelry ambassador and guests arriving head-to-toe in Chanel, the night became a study in how the house’s signatures translate across different personalities. The evening closed with a surprise performance from Lily Allen, who treated guests to tracks from her latest album, West End Girl.

The New Face

As the evening’s focus, you might have expected something more standout-ish from Gracie Abrams, but she stepped out in a Chanel Spring 2026 look that showed there’s more to her than dreamy dresses. The look leaned modern and pared-back, aligning neatly with the COCO CRUSH mood.

An Unexpected Colour Choice

Dakota Fanning wore Chanel in a way that felt true to her fuss-free approach to dressing. We rarely see her in rich, warm tones, which made this burgundy leather Chanel jacket a welcome surprise.

Modern Edge

Griff approached Chanel from a younger direction. Spring 2026 has seen several houses not usually associated with denim embrace it, and this double denim look—with its bouclé trim—offered a fresh take that felt very Chanel.

Quiet Assurance

Keri Russell’s Chanel look was understated, suiting both the setting and her consistently refined approach to dressing.

Centre-Stage LBD

I wasn’t sold on Lily Allen’s last two red carpet looks at The Fashion Awards and CFDA Fashion Awards, but Chanel served her well here. Keeping things simple in an LBD worked, especially as she transitioned seamlessly from dinner guest to performer.

Fresh Perspective

PinkPantheress brought a sense of playfulness to Chanel, offering a more relaxed interpretation that stood out within the lineup.

Signature Confidence

Tessa Thompson has stepped into 2026 in a quieter fashion mood, and I’ll admit—it’s really working for me.