Spring has finally found its footing in New York, proving that April showers really do bring May flowers! In both New York and Paris this week, stars were spotted working, playing, and more with some seriously great bags in tow. Week after week, Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel continues to take the fashion world by storm, and celebs are no different. Still, we’ve got a small reprieve from Matthieu Mania, with classics and modern favorites alike.
Let’s take a look!
Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain was spotted traipsing through the city streets in an ultra-chic look. Chastain was on set filming The Off Weeks, carrying a creamy white Birkin 25. If this look is any hint, the bags in this upcoming series are going to be good—really, really good.
Jane Krakowski
Funny gal Jane Krakowski makes another appearance in our roundup this week (hi, we love you!), this time with the latest from Matthieu Blazy. She stunned in an all-white look with a beautiful burgundy Chanel Maxi Flap.
Rosé
While other stars aimed for low-key looks pre- and post-Met, BLACKPINK’s Rosé paraded through the streets in an all-leather look with Saint Laurent’s latest bag in hand.
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner attempted an incognito exit on the Upper East Side post-Met, but even her hat and sunglasses couldn’t hide her celeb status—and the Chanel Maxi Flap on her arm didn’t help either.
Penelope Cruz
Penélope Cruz kept it casual and cool for the Ligue 1 McDonald’s match in Paris, except, of course, for her brand-new Chanel Preppy Coco.
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson traded New York’s city streets for those of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, spotted hitting up Paris’ famed Le Voltaire restaurant for lunch. The 2026 Oscar nominee paired a floral mini dress with Alaïa ballet flats and Jacquemus’ Le Valérie.
Beautiful, but let’s not pretend these are all spontaneous photos of celebs loving a brand. At this point it’s all product placement with pay. I’m not sure this is telling me what’s a great bag and what’s a smart brand.
Yes and no. I am assuming that given an a list celeb is probably bombarded with dozens of free treats a week by hopeful brands, they will still choose the ones they like and not the ones they hate. Not that it matters much anyway; it’s just pretty pictures!
Some of them are simply contracted by brands.