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Matthieu Blazy

Designer linking modern craft at Bottega Veneta with Chanel's next fashion era

Matthieu Blazy developed a career through some of Europe's most influential design studios before leading Bottega Veneta and moving to Chanel as Artistic Director of Fashion Activities.

Houses & roles

Career milestones and recorded collection credits. Collection-year ranges identify seasons in our archive, not employment start and end dates. Roles at different houses can overlap.

YearsHouse & roleExplore at Sui Generis
2020–2021Bottega VenetaReady-to-Wear Design DirectorCollection archive →Read the house guide →
2021–2024Bottega VenetaCreative DirectorCollection archive →Read the house guide →
From 2025ChanelArtistic Director of Fashion ActivitiesCollection archive →Read the house guide →

Reading the creative era

Blazy-era Bottega Veneta and Blazy-era Chanel must be treated as separate authentication contexts. Creative authorship does not transfer a house's labels or identifiers to another house.

Our house archives include multiple designers and periods. Use the dates above to find the relevant seasons.

Sources & further reading

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