Emma Chamberlain likes to kick off her day with matcha, especially when bracing for a “high-anxiety show.” “I don’t need espresso straight to the dome,” she quips.
At the Balenciaga spring 2026 runway, alongside stars like Meghan Markle and Anne Hathaway, Chamberlain embraced the chance to express herself. “For me, fashion week is a delightful time to dress up and try on styles I wouldn’t usually wear,” she shares.
For this occasion, she and stylist Jared Ellner embraced a more authentic look: a cropped white shirt with extended sleeves paired with black capri pants, accessorized with a black City bag and sharp-pointed heels. “I believe this ensemble represents my personal aesthetic the most,” she explains. The only component giving her pause? “Those pants are so low-waisted!” she exclaims. “I am typically not a fan of low-waisted bottoms, but when I tried them on, I thought, this actually looks great.”
Chamberlain confesses that both she and Ellner are “control freaks,” which made the fitting an intense experience. “Finding the right outfit is challenging,” she notes. “It’s a lot like Say Yes to the Dress—you put something on and it just clicks.” Ellner concurs: “It definitely feels like a part of you—less like portraying a character.” Even so, she acknowledges that showing her midriff is outside her comfort zone. “Belly button reveal!”
Check out how Emma Chamberlain prepares for the Balenciaga spring 2026 show in Paris.
Director: Nikki Petersen
Director Of Photography: Nicolas Demousseau
Editor: Jordan Calig
Producers: Amaury Delcambre, Rashida Josiah
Creative Production Coordinator: Anisa Kennar
Associate Producer, On Set: Megan Sinanis
Assistant Camera / Gaffer: Adam Pellé
Audio: Hubert Rey-Grange
Production Assistant: Alban Giraudon
Stylist: Jared Ellner
Makeup Artist: Lilly Keys
Hairstylist: Sami Knight
Production Coordinator: Tanía Jones
Production Manager: Kristen Helmick
Line Producer: Natasha Soto-Albors
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Supervising Editor: Kameron Key
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Talent Manager: Phoebe Dishner
Executive Producer: Rahel Gebreyes
Senior Director, Digital Video: Romy van den Broeke
Senior Director, Programming: Linda Gittleson
VP, Video Programming: Thespena Guatieri
Filmed on Location: Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
