Forum Members React to Matthieu Blazy Officially Becoming Chanel Creative Director

Mark Eglon — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:20:16 +0000

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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.

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Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“CONGRATS MATTHIEU! FINALLY SOME GOOD NEWS!” [90sfan]

“Thanks GOD it’s him and not Hedi Slimane.” [matheus_s]

“Fantastic! I’m welcoming the unexpected and fresh vision for Chanel. I have no doubts that we will find the codes of the house infused in his work.” [Lola701]

“Congratulations to him! Can’t wait for his debut.” [thiago]

“All things considered. I’m just glad Chanel isn’t going with a washed-up designer or someone who’s on the descent of their career.” [blueorchid]

“Time will tell. I am more excited about his couture than RTW. Blazy will definitely excel there with the resources Chanel can give him.” [tourbillions]

“I’m optimistic. He had a strong run at Bottega Veneta and the last collection had the kind of wit and charm that could do very well being run through the Chanel filter.” [Drusilla]

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Forum Members React to Rumors Matthieu Blazy Becoming Chanel Creative Director

Mark Eglon — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:16:34 +0000

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Immediately (and we mean immediately), upon Virginie Viard‘s abrupt exit as Chanel creative director in June, speculation was rife regarding who would succeed the long-serving Karl Lagerfeld protégé. Five months have since past, and the fabled French fashion house is yet to make an announcement. As a result, all this time of silence from the powers that be at Chanel HQ have allowed the rumor mill to be sent into overdrive. Since June, names like Hedi Slimane, Simon Porte Jacquemus, and Pierpaolo Piccioli have been thrown out as contenders for what is considered the most coveted design gig in fashion. The latest to be thrown into the potential new Chanel creative director mix is Matthieu Blazy. The celebrated French-Belgian designer, who has served as Bottega Veneta creative director since November 2021, is now a major front runner to become the creative force behind one of the most storied fashion houses on the planet. According to WWD, Chanel intends to make an announcement of a creative director in December.

Revisit the Chanel Spring 2025 Collection:

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Well if Matthieu Blazy will be able to produce 1649 collections a year for next 30 years then I wish him best of luck. But this choice feels somehow bizarre. I can imagine Simon PJ there much more than Blazy.” [Olaffo]

“Good on paper but terrible in reality.” [GivenchyAddict]

“As a fan of his, I’d be happy for him but I don’t think it will work. This has got Dior-Raf written all over it.” [Living Proof]

“Too intellectual and esoteric for Chanel.” [rowjellies]

“I find this quite a safe choice. He seems easy to manage. I find his BV very nice, but hardly a fashion proposition. He’s going to do really beautifully crafted clothes at Chanel, I hope he hones in his volumes a bit and works on his art direction skills.” [Norden]

“Wow, honestly I’d like to see his take on Chanel.” [couturefan]

“A decoy to hide Jacquemus as successor.” [tourbillions]

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Forum Members React to Matthieu Blazy Officially Becoming Chanel Creative Director

Revisit the Chanel Pre-Fall 2025 show:

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

Forum Members React to Rumors Matthieu Blazy Becoming Chanel Creative Director

Revisit the Chanel Spring 2025 Collection:

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members: