Gracie Abrams Masters Y2K Chanel Couture in Paris—See Her Showstopping Front Row Look
The front row at Chanel’s couture fall 2025 show became a masterclass in millennial nostalgia when Gracie Abrams arrived in a look that perfectly captured the zeitgeist of early 2000s revival. The “Close To You” songstress delivered a sartorial symphony in contrasts, proving that the Y2K aesthetic has evolved far beyond its kitschy origins into something decidedly more sophisticated.
Abrams’ footwear choice was nothing short of sublime—sharp black-and-navy slingback heels from Chanel’s 2024 Métiers d’Art collection that spoke to the house’s mastery of understated luxury. The two-tone palette, featuring a glossy black patent toe juxtaposed against a midnight navy upper, created a visual tension that was both modern and timeless. The classic slingback silhouette, elevated by an almond-shaped toe box and razor-sharp stiletto heel, demonstrated Karl Lagerfeld’s enduring influence on the maison’s DNA while embracing Virginie Viard’s contemporary vision.
The shoes’ high-shine finish paid exquisite homage to the lacquered Coromandel screens that inspired the Métiers collection—a deeply personal reference to Gabrielle Chanel’s private sanctuary at 31 Rue Cambon. Originally showcased in Hangzhou, China, this particular collection drew from Coco’s own Coromandel screens, and Abrams’ choice subtly echoed the dreamlike, reflective quality of those iconic panels. It was fashion history made tangible, worn with the insouciance that only a true style maven can achieve.
The minidress itself was a tour de force of textural storytelling. Crafted in pristine white with a fitted bodice and gossamer-thin spaghetti straps, the piece featured a flared skirt composed of three confetti-speckled ruffled tiers that seemed to dance with every step. The graduated ombré effect—pale pink and silver rhinestones scattered in strategic concentration—created an almost celestial quality, as if starlight had been captured and woven into fabric. The sleeveless straps shimmered with the same clustered crystals, ensuring cohesion in what could have been a chaotic composition.
Abrams’ styling prowess, often guided by the discerning eye of Spencer Singer, was evident in every detail. The Cap-Toe Slingback Pumps in black provided the perfect counterpoint to her LWD, creating a study in contrasts that elevated both pieces. Her accessories spoke to investment dressing at its finest—a $16,950 gold ring from Chanel’s Coco Crush collection, encrusted with 120 brilliant-cut diamonds, adorned her fingers with the kind of quiet luxury that whispers rather than shouts.
This appearance continued Abrams’ ongoing romance with the Chanel aesthetic, a relationship built on minimal lines and contrast-focused details that have become her signature. The dress offered texture and movement, while the slingbacks anchored the silhouette with geometric precision—a recurring formula that has defined her recent red carpet moments.
In an era where fashion often feels performative, Abrams’ approach feels refreshingly authentic. Her ability to channel Y2K energy while maintaining couture sophistication speaks to a generation that understands fashion as both nostalgic comfort and forward-thinking expression. At Monday’s show, she didn’t just wear Chanel—she inhabited it, creating a moment that felt both effortless and inevitable.
