Belle Mariano Just Wore One of Matthieu Blazy's Most Coveted Chanel Bags

Celebrities left and right have been falling head over heels for Chanel’s latest offerings. And it’s easy to see why—creative director Matthieu Blazy has brought a fresh perspective to the French maison. Across his collections thus far, the French-Belgian designer has infused the house’s established codes with a sense of fun and modernity, expressed through tactile finishes, vivid pops of color, graphic prints, and the occasional pop culture reference.

It comes as no surprise, then, that many Chanelphiles—including Filipina actress Belle Mariano—have set their sights on the fully sequined, leopard-print Flap Bag, which debuted in the highly lauded Métiers d’Art 2026 collection.

Scroll on to see how the Gen Z star styled the coveted piece.

Over the past week, Belle flew to Sydney for the Australian leg of the ASAP shows. During her downtime, the actress took the opportunity to explore the city alongside her fellow performers.

For a night out, Belle kept things sharp yet effortless, pairing an oversized gray blazer with straight-cut jeans and black heeled boots. Adding a playful touch to the otherwise laid-back ensemble, she carried her latest Chanel acquisition: the leopard-print Small Flap Bag, fully embellished with sequins.

The statement purse clearly punctuated an otherwise achromatic look.

In another outfit, Belle paired a gray cardigan with black trousers and a matching baseball cap, completing the ensemble with platform Chelsea boots and the animal-print accessory.

The Chanel Sequin Leopard Print Flap Bag is among the most sought-after collectible pieces from Matthieu Blazy's Métiers d'Art 2026 collection.

First seen as Look 26 on the runway, the bag features a multidimensional exterior of intricate, hand-sewn micro-sequins woven into mixed textile fibres to create its vibrant leopard-print motif. Its shimmering, tactile surface is complemented by polished gold-tone hardware, including the iconic interlocking CC turn-lock closure and the house's signature leather-interwoven chain strap.

Small Flap Bag, $7900 (approx. P484,665), CHANEL, chanel.com