Matthieu Blazy moves to Chanel, Louise Trotter takes over Bottega Veneta

In a sudden announcement, Matthieu Blazy leaves Bottega Veneta after being appointed creative director in November 2021, and joins Chanel. Louise Trotter will replace him at Bottega Veneta, leaving Carven on January 24, 2025, where she served as creative director for about two years. Trotter, born in 1969 in Sunderland, UK, began her career at Whistles, then worked at Gap and Calvin Klein in New York, followed by creative director roles at Jigsaw, Joseph, and Lacoste, before leading Carven. Blazy is praised for his sophisticated, product-focused approach, avoiding social media and using dreamlike runway sets and selective brand ambassadors like actor Jacob Elordi. His move to Chanel is seen as securing a prosperous future for the maison, continuing the legacy of Coco Chanel.