Angel Reese’s Chanel NYC Look
At Chanel’s 2026 Métiers d’Art Show, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star Angel Reese not only sat front row but also defined this season’s upcoming fashion trends.
Upon arriving at the decommissioned New York’s Bowery subway platform on December 2, 2025, Reese arrived dressed in a beautifully tailored black Chanel knit cardigan set, with a curved hem skirt, sheer tights, black pointed pumps, and a classic Chanel clutch. Her hair was styled in a sleek side-bang French Twist, shining with gold glistening earrings and striking accents. Against the scenery of tiled walls, steel beams, and a stationary train car, Reese’s look of urban authenticity fit the aesthetic and shaped the narrative for high fashion. The elegant silhouette elevated the inter-city look.
Under creative director Matthieu Blazy, this season’s show embraced a narrative rooted in everyday life. The scene was unique and dynamic, featuring models interacting with payphones, turnstiles, and railway cars. The setting depicts real-world consumers in transit, signaling that the working woman can be fashionable, luxurious, and practical all at once. Angel Reese’ front-row placement, sitting at the heart of the runway, proves that she will serve as a powerful ambassador, inspiring this year’s style. Her rise in influence exceeds the basketball court and into the fashion industry. Fans and fashion critics praised her for capturing the balance of high fashion and city-life realism. Her presence alone sent the media into a frenzy and claimed the most talked-about moment of the night.
From the elegant Victoria’s Secret Runway Shows to the streetwear Chanel’s December Runway, Angel Reese truly knows how to make a glamorous statement.
