At a Glance
  

• Look number 24
• Collection Chanel Spring/Summer 2027
• Career start JFW Fresh Faces, 2022
• Vogue Philippines cover August 2026
  
  

The runway floor was glossy enough to mirror every step. Overhead, rows of glowing lights hung above a packed crowd. Then Mirelle Aurellia walked out in a red-and-white zebra-print jacket and skirt, and for a few seconds, a lot of Indonesian phones lit up at once.

That was her Mirelle Aurellia Chanel debut, and it is already one of the most shared Indonesian fashion moments of the season.

Who Is Mirelle Aurellia and What Happened at Chanel?

Mirelle Aurellia is an Indonesian model who made her Chanel runway debut at the Spring/Summer 2027 show during Paris Fashion Week, held in Paris, France, in early October 2026 [confirm exact show date]. She wore Look 24, designed by Chanel Creative Director Matthieu Blazy. No price has been announced for the outfit, as runway looks are not always sold as shown. She is signed to the Indonesian agency BALITAR and is also part of IMG Models, one of the biggest modeling agencies in the world.

 

 

 

 

 

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What Did She Wear on the Chanel Runway?

Look 24 was a matching jacket and skirt in a bold red-and-white zebra pattern. The jacket had black trim and gold buttons. She added a gold-toned belt, large red earrings, and a burgundy handbag.

The pattern looks like tweed from a distance. Up close, it reads more like a wild animal print. That mix of classic Chanel tailoring and a loud pattern is a good example of what Blazy is doing at the house.

How Did Her Career Get Here?

This did not happen overnight, but it did happen fast. Mirelle first got attention in 2022 as part of JFW Fresh Faces, a showcase for new models at Jakarta Fashion Week. Four years later, she is on a Chanel runway.

Here is the part worth sharing: she appeared on the cover of Vogue Philippines in August 2026. Her Chanel debut came about two months later. Many models wait years between a major cover and a major runway. She got both in one season.

Why Does This Matter for Indonesian Models?

European runways have long featured few models from Southeast Asia. Her appearance is a small but visible change in who gets to open those doors.

The news also spread fast on Instagram. The account @herbyuss, under its USSHer series, summed up the mood in one line: "Another proud moment for Indonesia!" Accounts like @wowmengroup posted their own congratulations. For many readers, this was not just fashion news. It felt personal.

What Should We Watch Next?

Chanel is one of the most selective houses in fashion. A first show there often leads to more bookings, from other runways to magazine editorials and campaigns. Nothing has been announced yet, so it is too early to say what comes next. But a Chanel debut gets a model noticed by casting directors around the world.

For young Indonesians who want a career in fashion, the path is now easier to picture: a local showcase, a regional magazine cover, and then Paris.