After three years at Bottega Veneta, Matthieu Blazy is heading to Chanel in a coveted role last held by Karl Lagerfeld's protégé.

After months of speculation, the French fashion house has appointed Bottega Veneta’s creative director to its top job.

One of the most prestigious roles in global fashion has just been filled, as Chanel appointed Franco-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic director, the fashion house announced Thursday.

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At his former gig as Bottega Veneta's creative director, Blazy was creating high-style looks for Julianne Moore, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Yeoh and (many) others. He'll do the same at the house Coco built.

“Matthieu Blazy is one of the most gifted designers of his generation,” said Alain Wertheimer, global executive chairman, and Leena Nair, global ceo of Chanel. “His vision and talent will reinforce the energy of the brand and our position as a leader in luxury.” Annual revenues at Chanel exceed $19 billion, WWD has reported.

Belgian national has been creative director of Bottega Veneta since 2021. He will join the storied French house in 2025.

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. Handed the reins of Chanel with its nearly $20-billion annual sales,

For the great luxury houses, it's terribly important to be embodied by a strong, talented personality. Big names in luxury regularly announce, sometimes discreetly, at times loudly, the name of their new artistic director.