Fashion news: Louise Trotter is the new creative director of Bottega Veneta, Matthieu Blazy is leaving the label

While the year that is coming to an end means rest and pause for many people, fashion is taking a different approach, at least in 2024. It feels like every day there is fashion news about designers leaving fashion houses and others following them into coveted positions. This was also the case on Thursday: As the parent company Kering recently announced in a statement on Instagram,Matthieu Blazy leaves Bottega Veneta as creative director. His successor was also announced directly in the wake of the news: the BritishDesigner Louise Trotter takes overthe post. This means that rumors that have recently been circulating among industry insiders have come true.

For a few days now, Louise Trotter had been considered a hot candidate for the creative chief position at the Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta. Kering has now confirmed the rumors and wrote in an official statement on the group's Instagram profile: “Kering and Bottega Veneta are pleased to announce the appointment of Louise Trotter as the house's new creative director, marking an exciting new chapter in the brand's creative development to open. Louise Trotter, Carven's creative director, is known for her ability to draw inspiration from real life and her meticulous approach to craftsmanship." Just this morning, Carven announced that Louise Trotter was leaving the French maison as creative director. your new positionShe will take up office in January 2025.

Louise Trotter becomes the first female designer for Bottega Veneta in more than 20 years. The Italian maison's last creative director was Laura Braggion, who worked at the house for two decades until 2001. They were followed by Thomas Maier, Daniel Lee and most recently Matthieu Blazy. With Louise Trotter, Bottega Veneta is bringing a head designer into the company who has already gained a lot of experience: After nine years at Joseph, the Brit was employed as creative director at Lacoste from October 2018 to January 2023, then she moved to the French label Carven, where she worked impressed by their modern and self-confident designs.

And the news is also coming thick and fast for Bottega Veneta's now ex-creative director. There has been speculation for weeks, but now it seems certain: Matthieu Blazy will be the new head designer at Chanel. More on this soon on Elle.de.