Alex Eala makes Paris Fashion Week debut at Chanel show
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Filipina tennis player Alex Eala made her debut at Paris Fashion Week, attending the Chanel Spring/Summer 2027 show. This appearance follows her recent participation in New York Fashion Week, signaling her growing influence in the fashion industry.
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It reflects the increasing intersection between professional sports and high-end fashion branding for young athletes.
<p>Alex Eala has gone from wearing Chanel earrings at a historic press conference to attending the French fashion house's show during Paris Fashion Week.</p><p>The Filipina tennis ace was among the guests at Chanel's Spring/Summer 2027 show on Tuesday (Philippine time), where the brand's artistic director Matthieu Blazy unveiled his latest collection.</p><p>Alex wore a gray tweed shirt with gold logo buttons, paired with relaxed-fit dark pants. She attended the show with her mom, Rizza Maniego-Eala.</p><p>In an interview with Vogue Philippines, Alex said, "I'm a Chanel girl through and through."</p><p>Alex's love for Chanel can be traced all the way back to 2022.</p><p>After becoming the first Filipina to win the US Open Juniors singles title, 17-year-old Alex marked the historic occasion at her press conference by wearing Chanel earrings.
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