Matthieu Blazy Officially Appointed Chanel Creative Director

The fashion world has been waiting with bated breath since June, sat perched in suspense as to who would replace Virginie Viard as Chanel creative director. Viard served as the creative force behind Chanel since 2019, following the passing of the late Karl Lagerfeld. Names like Hedi Slimane and Simon Porte Jacquemus were reportedly considered as candidates, sending the rumor mill into overdrive after Viard’s abrupt departure. Yet true to recent heavy speculation, Matthieu Blazy has landed himself one of the most coveted jobs in fashion as Chanel creative director. Prior to the Chanel announcement dropping, Blazy was only announced to be exiting his role at Bottega Veneta mere moments earlier. The French-Belgian designer, who has served as Bottega Veneta creative director since November 2021, is set to join the fabled French fashion house in early 2025 and will present his debut show in October.

Revisit the Chanel Pre-Fall 2025 show: