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A Whisper of Midnight Blue

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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Collage: Léonce Chenal.

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:

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 ;).

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