The Gift and Its Presentation
A$AP Rocky attended the Chanel cruise 2026/27 fashion show in Biarritz, France on April 27, 2026, carrying a bubblegum pink Chanel maxi flap bag with a pair of tiny pink ballet flats dangling from the chain strap. The miniature shoes were a personal gift from Chanel creative director Matthieu Blazy, who presented his first cruise collection for the French fashion house at the seaside location where Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel opened her first couture house in 1915.
A$AP Rocky's Intention
When speaking to WWD outside the show, Rocky explained his plan for the miniature shoes. 'It's a gift from Matthieu. He's so thoughtful,' Rocky said. 'I'm gonna give these to my daughter.' He noted that Blazy had been thoughtful in his gesture, pointing out that the designer had also sent a pregnant model down the runway carrying a bag likewise equipped with miniature ballet flats, showing this was part of a broader design concept.
Rocki Irish's Growing Fashion Profile
The 7-month-old daughter of A$AP Rocky and Rihanna already has an impressive fashion résumé. She made her first public appearance earlier in April wearing a vintage Dior beanie, followed by a bespoke Dior diaper featured on the cover of W magazine alongside her mother. Rocky beamed when discussing her recent W magazine cover with Rihanna, telling WWD, 'It was quite something. She looks so cute. It was amazing, I'm still processing it. They so cute. Cute overload, you know what I mean? I was just a happy dad.'
The Broader Design Concept
The miniature shoes were not an isolated gesture but part of Blazy's creative vision for the cruise show. The designer featured a bubblegum pink skirt suit in matching fabric as Rocky's bag, complete with quilted burgundy leather details. By presenting both a pregnant model and A$AP Rocky with bags adorned with tiny ballet flats, Blazy created a thematic element celebrating motherhood and family.