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flag Matthieu Blazy, 41, named Chanel’s new creative director, succeeds Virginie Viard, marking the brand’s fourth leader and a shift toward relaxed, wearable luxury.

flag Matthieu Blazy, a 41-year-old Franco-Belgian designer, has become Chanel’s new creative director, succeeding Virginie Viard and becoming the brand’s fourth leader in its history. flag Known for his understated style and collaborative nature, Blazy was recruited from Bottega Veneta, where he revitalized the label with playful, modern designs, including new fragrances, high jewelry, and popular handbags. flag His appointment reflects Chanel’s long-term, family-owned approach as it seeks to evolve beyond Karl Lagerfeld’s legacy. flag Blazy, a former student at La Cambre and a close associate of Raf Simons, gained early recognition through anonymous work at Maison Margiela and later held key roles at Celine and Calvin Klein, where he was unexpectedly dismissed in 2018. flag His first Chanel looks were subtly introduced at the Venice Film Festival, worn by actress Tilda Swinton, signaling a shift toward relaxed, wearable luxury.

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