Filling one of the most prestigious roles in fashion after a six-month search, the House of Chanel has named Matthieu Blazy as its new Creative Director. To assume the position in 2025, Blazy will oversee luxury ready-to-wear, haute couture, and accessories, becoming only the third designer to succeed Coco Chanel since her passing in 1971.
Blazy joins Chanel following his tenure at Bottega Veneta, where he earned widespread acclaim for his innovative designs since joining the house in 2020. His appointment at Chanel is seen as a pivotal moment for the brand. His official title at the brand will be Artistic Director of Fashion Activities.
Having began his career in menswear, Blazy transitioned to women’s ready-to-wear in 2011. He joined the fashion group Maison Margiela to oversee its experimental ‘Artisanal’ couture collection. After the departure of Demna Gvasalia from Margiela in 2012, Blazy took over both the main and couture lines, gaining recognition for his avant-garde designs. Notably, his creations caught the eye of rapper Kanye West, who commissioned Blazy to design his wardrobe for the ‘Yeezus Tour.’
In 2014, Blazy moved to Celine as a Senior Designer under Phoebe Philo, contributing to the house’s critically acclaimed collections. Two years later, he joined Raf Simons and Pieter Mulier at Calvin Klein in New York, forming a dynamic creative team that stayed together for three years.
After Calvin Klein, Blazy collaborated with artist Sterling Ruby on a fashion collection presented at the Pitti Uomo trade fair in Florence. He returned to Europe soon after and joined Bottega Veneta, where his innovative work solidified his reputation as one of the most talented designers in the industry.
