Natsuki Deguchi’s Margiela-to-Chanel Switch in Venice

Natsuki Deguchi brought two completely different fashion stories to the Venice Film Festival while promoting Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Look Back.

Photocall

Natsuki started the day in a Maison Margiela Co-Ed Fall 2026 look that was far removed from the simple, clean elegance we are used to seeing at Venice photocalls.

The floral-print dress was overlaid with fused and spliced tapestry panels, arranged to create the impression of a Stockman dressmaker’s dummy. With the tapestry appearing almost pinned onto the floral base and its raw edges left exposed, there was an unfinished quality that made the construction the most interesting part of the look.

It’s the kind of Margiela design that makes more sense the longer you look at it. Yes, there is a lot happening between the contrasting prints, textures and deconstructed finish but she sold it too me.

Silver asymmetric Maison Margiela Chandelier earrings and a Link bracelet, along with black leather Heel-Less pumps, completed the look.

Premiere

Then came the complete switch.

For the premiere, Natsuki wore a black Chanel lurex dress, leaving behind the raw textures and deconstruction of her photocall look for something considerably more classic.

The shimmering fabric and full A-line silhouette gave the black dress enough presence for the Venice red carpet, while the long satin ribbons falling from the shoulders added a softer finish. After such an unconventional start to the day, it felt like I got fashion whiplash seeing her move so convincingly between two completely different aesthetics.

Chanel Fine Jewelry completed her premiere look.

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