French luxury brand Chanel has named former Bottega Veneta creative boss Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic director, one of the biggest jobs in fashion, where he will be tasked with finally turning the page on the Karl Lagerfeld era. Blazy, 40, will be replaced at Bottega Veneta by British designer Louise Trotter, currently director … Read more
French luxury brand Chanel has opted for 40-year-old Matthieu Blazy as its new creative director instead of one of the industry’s established celebrity designers. The Franco-Belgian Blazy may be low-key but is hardly an unknown, having headed Italian brand Bottega Veneta for the last three years and being long talked about within the industry as … Read more
Ever a step ahead of trends, Karl Lagerfeld understood the power of celebrity early on, creating a universe of stars that wore Chanel on the red carpet and sat front row at his shows during his 36-year tenure as creative director. The late designer pulled in new faces that inspired him, and veterans that embodied … Read more
PARIS — Karl Lagerfeld Jeans is taking a new twist on its denim, launching a collaboration with Amsterdam-based brand Atelier Reservé created with repurposed and deadstock fabrics. “Karl was always open to new ideas — he embraced challenges, broke the rules, and collaborated with unexpected partners which resulted in phenomenal creations,” said Karl Lagerfeld creative … Read more
Chanel is one of the world’s best-known luxury labels, but the family that owns the $20 billion brand remains shrouded in mystery. Brothers Alain and Gérard Wertheimer are rarely photographed. You’re more likely to find the billionaires on a horseracing track than at a fashion event, but when they do attend Chanel shows, they hang … Read more
Marking the 20th anniversary of H&M’s guest designer collaboration, the retailer will revisit some of its greatest hits through a special release of pre-loved items. H&M launched its first designer collection with Karl Lagerfeld, the former longtime creative director of Chanel, in 2004. The collaboration made high-end designers accessible to a wider audience. “Our aim … Read more
GREAT LAKE: Chanel may be without a creative director, but the brand is steaming ahead with plans for its next cruise show. First out of the gate, the French fashion revealed on Thursday that its destination show is scheduled for April 29 and will be set against the serene backdrop of Lake Como in Italy, … Read more
PARIS — Prepare to meet the most dysfunctional families in fashion. Giving the Roy family from “Succession” a run for their money, the Ledu and Rovel clans are at the center of the new 10-episode Apple TV+ series “La Maison,” hitting screens Friday. Betrayal, backstabbing and bitchiness abound in this tale of feuding factions vying … Read more
Journalists treasured Karl Lagerfeld for his incredible capacity for zingy quotes, which have been compiled in books and resurfaced by his brand stewards as “Karl-isms.” Now a large mirrored wall at the refurbished Karl Lagerfeld flagship store on Regent Street in London mimics the experience: Visitors can stand before it, press a red button on … Read more
PARIS — Chanel is returning to the Grand Palais after a four-year break for renovations, with a ready-to-wear show scheduled for Oct. 1 and a fresh commitment to support future cultural events at the storied Paris landmark. The French fashion house will contribute 30 million euros over the next five years to the budget of … Read more
