Matthieu Blazy is the new artistic director of Chanel, according to a press release Thursday.
Blazy will be responsible for the house’s haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories collections. He will be based in Paris and report to Bruno Pavlovsky, president of Chanel Fashion.
Blazy will join Chanel in 2025 and succeeds Virginie Viard, who left the house in June.
He most recently spent three years as creative director of Kering-owned Bottega Veneta. His career also includes stints at Maison Margiela, Céline and Calvin Klein.
Alain Wertheimer, chairman, and Leena Nair, CEO, said in the release that Blazy was one of the most gifted designers of his generation.
“His vision and talent will reinforce the energy of the Brand and our position as a leader in luxury,” they said. “Under Bruno Pavlovsky's leadership, we are confident that Matthieu Blazy will continue to shape what’s next and write a new page in CHANEL's Creation.”
Correction: This story has been updated to to reflect Blazy’s tenure as creative director of Bottega Veneta.
