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Chanel appoints three new directors amid exec shift

French luxury brand Chanel has appointed three new directors amid an ongoing shift of its executive team, filings with the UK’s Companies House have shown. Simone Bagel-Trah is among the two appointments. The German businesswoman has served on the supervisory board of Henkel AG & Co. since 2001, and from 2009 became chairman of the chemical and...

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Fashion’s finest honoured in New Year List: A celebration of innovation and sustainability

The New Year Honours list, unveiled this week, spotlights luminaries from the fashion and retail world, celebrating a spectrum of achievements spanning business acumen and sustainability-driven innovation. The annual tradition, designed to commend extraordinary contributions to society, has resonated deeply within the fashion sector this year,...

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Constant change and whispers: the creative shifts that defined 2024

Nothing is as constant as change – it may sound like a cliché, but the fashion industry proves it year after year, particularly when it comes to its creative directors. While change has long been a defining feature of the fashion world, the creative upheavals of 2024 have been nothing short of unprecedented in their frequency. FashionUnited...

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Will luxury's musical chairs continue in 2025?

The luxury industry is in flux, grappling with shifting consumer preferences, economic pressures, and a pronounced slowdown in growth. For many houses, 2024 is not ending on a high note. Sales growth, once propelled by logo-laden accessories and high-visibility branding, is losing momentum as younger, more discerning shoppers increasingly favour...

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The return of the designer: Fashion's creative renaissance

The recent creative director appointments at some of the world's most prestigious fashion houses signals a profound shift from an era long dominated by marketing mavens and corporate strategists. Matthieu Blazy at Chanel, Louise Trotter at Bottega Veneta, and Sarah Burton at Givenchy, alongside Clare Waight Keller at Uniqlo, Pieter Mulier at Ala...

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After Bottega Veneta: Is the fashion world ready for Matthieu Blazy's vision of Chanel?

As most of the world slows ahead of a festive holiday season, the fashion industry has shifted gears, delivering a whirlwind of major announcements on Thursday evening. After months of speculation, the long-standing mystery surrounding one of the most coveted roles in fashion was finally solved. Matthieu Blazy, as of yesterday, former creative...

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Matthieu Blazy appointed creative director of Chanel

An end to the rumours has finally arrived: Matthieu Blazy is the new creative director of the French luxury fashion house Chanel, according to various media outlets, including Vogue Business. This news comes just minutes after the announcement that Louise Trotter is taking the creative helm at Bottega Veneta. According to sources, Alain...

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Bottega Veneta announces creative transition: Louise Trotter to replace Matthieu Blazy

Luxury conglomerate Kering has confirmed the leadership change at Bottega Veneta, with Louise Trotter set to take the helm as creative director, replacing Matthieu Blazy after his three-year tenure. Trotter, who is set to leave her role as creative director of Carven, will assume her new position at the end of January 2025. Leo Rongone, CEO of...

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Chanel family matriarch dies aged 99: company

Eliane Heilbronn, mother of the secretive owners of luxury group Chanel, has died aged 99, the company said on Monday. The brand is famed for its creative director Karl Lagerfeld, perfumes such as Chanel No 5 and its distinctive quilted handbags. Its owners Alain Wertheimer and his brother Gerard are the grandsons of the label's co-founder...

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Chanel lights up New Bond Street in London

French luxury fashion and beauty house Chanel has switched on an exclusive Chanel N°5 light installation on Mayfair’s New Bond Street in London in collaboration with New West End Company. The Chanel Christmas light installation runs from Piccadilly to Oxford Street on New Bond Street and has been made from recyclable aluminium with 85,750 LED...

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Chanel relies on Sophie Brocart to lead its circular transition

Chanel is taking a major step towards a more sustainable future by appointing renowned luxury executive Sophie Brocart to lead its new circularity initiative. Currently CEO of Patou, Brocart has extensive experience in relaunching luxury brands and a strong commitment to sustainable practices. Her appointment, exclusively reported on by WWD, is...

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Forget China, Chanel exec warns of luxury fatigue risk

A slowdown in the key Chinese market is currently lashing the financial performance of luxury houses but a Chanel executive warned Monday it faces an even greater risk from oversaturation and "luxury fatigue". Frederic Grangie, head of the watch and jewellery division at Chanel, told the Swiss daily Le Temps that 2025 and 2026 will be...