Chanel Debuts Two New Trophies for The Chanel J12 Boat Race

Chanel has created two new trophies for The Chanel J12 Boat Race, marking its third year as official timekeeping partner and its first time producing trophies. The race, held annually on the River Thames between Oxford and Cambridge, will celebrate the centenary of the first Women’s Race in 1927. Designed by Arnaud Chastaingt, director of the Chanel Watch Creation Studio, the trophies are identical in size to honor equal achievement. The women’s trophy features polished white with matte black lines; the men’s is polished black with matte black lines. Chanel collaborated with British trophy designer and maker Thomas Lyte. The process took two years, with 320 hours per trophy. Chastaingt emphasized ergonomics, weight, and structural integrity alongside aesthetics. The J12 serves as a symbolic link between Chanel and The Boat Race, embodying precision and shared values. The women’s race will reach its centenary in 2027, offering a chance to celebrate. The trophies were designed to be lifted as well as admired, reflecting the effort and collective energy of the crews.