Black Beauty Dominated The Front Row At Chanel's Métiers D'Art Show

By India Espy-Jones · Updated December 3, 2025

On a rainy afternoon in New York, an abandoned subway station was the front row seat for A-listers at Chanel’s Métiers D’Art 2026 Show. And, just as we expected, beauty was the ultimate accessory to Matthieu Blazy’s very first collection presented in the city that never sleeps.  

Pixie cuts—2025’s favorite chop—were an unsurprising hit. If anyone knows how to pull one off, it’s Teyana Taylor who proved just how timeless a loosely curled pixie is. And, Sabrina Elba agreed, pairing hers with a classic red lip (think: Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet in “Rouge Vie”) which was perfect for the season.

But, red wasn’t just on Elba’s lips. Short raspberry nails were the style of the night, seen on Lupita N’yongo, Adwoa Aboah,  and Whitney Peak. While Ayo Edebiri opted for a cool chrome manicure instead, her braided French curl bob was still as festive as a scissor-curled ribbon. Meanwhile, Angel Reese proved you can never go wrong with a face-framing updo this holiday season.

Scroll on for all the best front row beauty at the Chanel Métiers D’Art 2026 show in New York. 

Teyana Taylor

Ayo Edebiri

Sabrina Elba

Lupita N’yongo

Adwoa Aboah

Angel Reese

Alek Wek

Tessa Thompson

Honey Dijon

A$AP Rocky

Victoria Mboko

Whitney Peak