Hailey Bieber Puts Chanel’s Métiers d’Art Tote on the 2026 Radar

There’s a new It bag quietly taking over fashion feeds, and Hailey Bieber is already ahead of the curve. The Rhode founder rang in 2026 with an Instagram carousel from her recent holiday, mixing poolside snapshots in a vintage Roberto Cavalli swimsuit with off-duty looks that included a striped Dunst jumper. Tucked between the swimwear and knitwear moments was the image that mattered most to handbag watchers: Bieber carrying an oversized black leather tote from Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2026 collection, styled deliberately low-key with camouflage cargo trousers and a slouchy hoodie.

Just days earlier, Kylie Jenner had shared similar content featuring the same bag, quietly confirming what the fashion crowd had already clocked. A carry-all from Matthieu Blazy’s debut Métiers d’Art show is shaping up to be one of 2026’s most visible accessories before it has even landed in stores.

Why the Chanel Tote Is Taking Over 2026?

The tote features a sculptural trapezoid silhouette with clean lines and a structured top flap. Slender shoulder straps offer a minimalist aesthetic, while a discreet "CC" closure provides the only hint of its maker. The design represents a departure from Chanel's traditional quilted flap bags, instead focusing on restrained elegance and utilitarian function.

The bag's proportions are notably generous, sized similarly to Telfar's large Shopping Tote and approaching Birkin territory in its dimensions. This extra-extra-large format allows the wearer to use it for daily essentials rather than reserve it for special occasions, a conscious shift from the precious evening bags typically associated with Chanel.

Availability and Pricing

The Métiers d’Art 2026 collection is scheduled to arrive in Chanel boutiques in early 2026. Specific pricing for the oversized tote has not been publicly announced, though similar large Chanel totes typically range from $4,000 to $7,000 (approximately Rs 3.3 lakh to Rs 5.8 lakh) depending on materials and hardware. Given the collection’s emphasis on specialised craftsmanship through Chanel’s artisan workshops, pricing is expected to reflect the Métiers d’Art designation.

Inside Matthieu Blazy’s First Métiers d’Art Show

Blazy’s Métiers d’Art 2026 collection, presented at an abandoned subway station in New York City on 2 December 2025, centred around the city’s transit culture, with bags designed for movement and urban functionality. The oversized tote was part of a larger narrative about utility made luxurious, with Blazy transforming the ‘commuter bag’ from a practical compromise into a statement piece.

The collection featured multiple iterations of structured totes and shoulder bags in black leather and suede, each emphasising clean silhouettes and tactile materials over overt branding. The runway styling reinforced everyday wearability, with models carrying the bags alongside casual pieces like denim, half-zip sweaters, and trench coats.