Mathieu Blazy’s first Chanel collection hit stores this week and has ignited a for-real shopping frenzy, along with the frantic rustle of people suddenly rethinking their wardrobes. Hi, that would be me! So the question is: how to participate in this bouclé-is-back moment without triggering a full-on fiscal crisis? Let’s get creative, shall we? How about finessing Chanel show-bound Laurel Pantin’s look yesterday, above, with this Asos fringe? Works for me! Becky Malinksy’s vintage cropped jacket and faded high-waist jeans? Add this and this. As for all the sublime boucle, two-toned ballerinas, plaids, embellishments, fringe, fluffy feathers, long-waisted layering, lace, etc? Here are some ideas: Source Unknown’s very similar rounded cap-toe flats ($96), below, or these pony-hair color-block ones, Cinq a Sept’s feather trimmed jacket or this tweedy/fringey one ($110), this boucle shacket or this oversized Asos (bound to be a Fall 2026 essential), this clever Quince pre-layered knit with extended cuffs (two for one at $110), plaid and fringe (also more for less), Pixie Market’s long sequin and lace tunic (to wear over a midi skirt), feather cuffs, and this shirt tied around another shirt look! P.S. If you can’t buy a Chanel bag, you can always borrow one. Use the code MARLIEN to get the first month free!