Chanel opened its first Coco Beach pop up store in Shanghai on April 25, 2026 , at No. 1, Lane 40, Wukang Road in Xuhui District , marking the debut of the brand's first Coco Beach collection under creative director Matthieu Blazy . The limited time boutique operates Monday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM .
Store Design and Concept Designed as a holiday villa facing a garden, the pop-up space features interiors inspired by pastoral landscapes and black sand beaches, with a dreamlike sky backdrop and
colorful coral decorations. The immersive environment resembles a resort atmosphere, creating a vacation inspired setting that transports visitors to Chanel's beachside universe.
The activation celebrates the launch of the Coco Beach 2026 collection with an experiential retail concept that goes beyond traditional product display. Collection Debut The pop-up showcases the first Coco Beach collection created by Matthieu Blazy , who joined Chanel as creative director following his tenure at Bottega Veneta .
The collection represents a new chapter for the iconic Parisian Maison, blending beachwear sophistication with Chanel's signature aesthetic codes. The Shanghai location was chosen to unveil the collection exclusively before broader distribution.
Strategic Significance The pop-up reinforces Shanghai's role as a key stage for global luxury activations and demonstrates Chanel's continued investment in experiential retail within the Chinese market…
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