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Matthieu Blazy

Artistic Director, Chanel

The former Raf Simons and Phoebe Philo deputy has been tapped to lead Chanel into the future.

Matthieu Blazy
Luxury

Chanel Pulls Back on Price Hikes as Sales Fall 4%

The French couture and beauty giant is easing off punchy price increases and investing in new markets including India, Mexico and Canada, CEO Leena Nair and CFO Philippe Blondiaux told BoF, as sales slid for the first time since 2020.

Luxury

Chanel Pulls Back on Price Hikes as Sales Fall 4%

The French couture and beauty giant is easing off punchy price increases and investing in new markets including India, Mexico and Canada, CEO Leena Nair and CFO Philippe Blondiaux told BoF, as sales slid for the first time since 2020.


Luxury

Why Chanel Chose Matthieu Blazy

The designer, fresh off a star turn leading Bottega Veneta, succeeds Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard as artistic director at the French couture and beauty giant, the industry’s most coveted creative post. Fashion president Bruno Pavlovsky breaks down the logic behind the historic choice.

Luxury

Why Chanel Chose Matthieu Blazy

The designer, fresh off a star turn leading Bottega Veneta, succeeds Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard as artistic director at the French couture and beauty giant, the industry’s most coveted creative post. Fashion president Bruno Pavlovsky breaks down the logic behind the historic choice.


Luxury

At Bottega Veneta: Blazy Out, Trotter In

Under Matthieu Blazy, the Italian leather goods label was a bright spot in Kering’s portfolio. Louise Trotter, who will leave Carven in late January, is set to replace him.

Luxury

At Bottega Veneta: Blazy Out, Trotter In

Under Matthieu Blazy, the Italian leather goods label was a bright spot in Kering’s portfolio. Louise Trotter, who will leave Carven in late January, is set to replace him.


Fashion Week

WOW = A World of Wonder

Saturday in Milan paraded fashion marvels from Bottega Veneta, Bally and Diesel, writes Tim Blanks.

Fashion Week

WOW = A World of Wonder

Saturday in Milan paraded fashion marvels from Bottega Veneta, Bally and Diesel, writes Tim Blanks.


Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of the Season

BoF’s editors pick the best shows of the Autumn/Winter 2024 season.

Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of the Season

BoF’s editors pick the best shows of the Autumn/Winter 2024 season.


Luxury

Matthieu Blazy’s Creative Alchemy at Bottega Veneta | The BoF Podcast

Bottega Veneta’s creative director Matthieu Blazy shares his creative mind with Tim Blanks at BoF VOICES 2023.

Luxury

Matthieu Blazy’s Creative Alchemy at Bottega Veneta | The BoF Podcast

Bottega Veneta’s creative director Matthieu Blazy shares his creative mind with Tim Blanks at BoF VOICES 2023.


Marketing

Why Banal Is Big in Fashion’s Latest Campaigns

Following a year where surrealist stunts were fashion’s biggest marketing trend, voyeuristic campaigns that centre reality — and the often boring moments of the everyday — are gaining steam.

Marketing

Why Banal Is Big in Fashion’s Latest Campaigns

Following a year where surrealist stunts were fashion’s biggest marketing trend, voyeuristic campaigns that centre reality — and the often boring moments of the everyday — are gaining steam.


Technology

Can Artificial Intelligence and Human Craft Peacefully Coexist in Fashion?

Innovation doesn’t have to be the enemy of luxury craftsmanship if it helps, not replaces, human creators. The question is whether a technology like AI will respect those limits as it continues to advance.

Technology

Can Artificial Intelligence and Human Craft Peacefully Coexist in Fashion?

Innovation doesn’t have to be the enemy of luxury craftsmanship if it helps, not replaces, human creators. The question is whether a technology like AI will respect those limits as it continues to advance.


Luxury

Tod’s Appoints Matteo Tamburini as Creative Director

Tamburini, who is joining the brand from Kering’s Bottega Veneta, will show his first collection during the next Milan womenswear week in February.

Luxury

Tod’s Appoints Matteo Tamburini as Creative Director

Tamburini, who is joining the brand from Kering’s Bottega Veneta, will show his first collection during the next Milan womenswear week in February.


News & Analysis

BoF Celebrates VOICES 2023 With Star-Studded Gala

After three days of inspiring talks, guests closed out BoF’s gathering for big thinkers with a black tie gala followed by an intimate performance from Rita Ora — guest starring Billy Porter.

News & Analysis

BoF Celebrates VOICES 2023 With Star-Studded Gala

After three days of inspiring talks, guests closed out BoF’s gathering for big thinkers with a black tie gala followed by an intimate performance from Rita Ora — guest starring Billy Porter.


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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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