A Whisper of Midnight Blue

Last week, under the evening sky over West Lake in Hangzhou, China, Chanel unveiled its Métiers d’Art 2024/25 collection. The collection draws inspiration from Gabrielle Chanel’s cherished Coromandel screens, which adorned her Parisian apartment and remained a lifelong source of inspiration for her.

One particular look—a tweed set featuring a jacket and cropped trousers, look number 34, to be precise—completely captivated me! It wasn’t the style of the ensemble that drew my attention (though it’s a classic Chanel silhouette) but rather its stunning shade of blue. And not just any blue! It’s a hue reminiscent of the sky at dusk on a winter evening in the mountains, the violet-tinged blue of iris petals, or even the watery tones of Claude Monet’s water lilies.

After some research, I discovered this blue lies somewhere between “blue-black” and “space cadet”—a deep, dark blue with subtle purple undertones. It’s a rich, sophisticated shade that combines the depth of navy with a touch of indigo and violet, giving it an almost celestial, mysterious quality. I find it pairs beautifully with soft, cozy materials like tweed.

Could this be the defining color of the next autumn/winter season, perhaps even replacing burgundy? Who knows! Below, I’m sharing my mood board inspired by this captivating shade.

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I’ve also gathered a few items, some I already own and others on my wishlist, that remind me of this midnight blue shade I adore:

• A petrol-blue faux fur coat from Sézane that, sadly, is no longer available. I bought it a few years ago at L’Appartement in London’s Notting Hill, and I pull it out every winter on the coldest days. I found a similar coat from Apparis here in both short and long versions.
• Guerlain’s L’Heure Bleue from the Les Légendaires collection, created in 1912 by Jacques Guerlain. It’s been on my wishlist for years! Notes of powder, iris, violet accord, and vanilla, everything I’m loving right now. I’m still debating between the Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette. If you’ve tried both, I’d love to hear your thoughts!
• A Guerlain makeup palette in color Mystic Peacock I bought a while ago featuring two stunning blue shades I love wearing for evening looks.
• A midnight-blue knit maxi dress from Sézane, perfect for pairing with pretty white tights and classic black leather ankle boots.
• Diptyque’s Étoile Christmas candle, with rosy sandalwood, mimosa, and iris notes.
• Violette_FR’s Yeux Paint in Bleu de Minuit and Ciel de Nuit both on my wishlist for adding a moody touch to any eye look.
• A gold floral embroidery toiletry bag from Sézane I bought as a Christmas gift for my loved ones, as I mentioned here.

Lastly, I dream of a tweed jacket in this mysterious, violet-tinged midnight blue — not a classic navy but something deeper and more intriguing. I’d pair it with a crisp white shirt and either leather trousers or simple jeans with black patent ankle boots. In fact, something quite similar to Chanel’s look number 34 ;).