Matthieu Blazy
Artistic Director, Chanel
The former Raf Simons and Phoebe Philo deputy has been tapped to lead Chanel into the future.
The Caterpillar and the Butterfly: Mythmaking at Chanel
Matthieu Blazy’s never-ending research into Gabrielle Chanel’s words and deeds powered another spectacular, varied collection of looks that both ‘crawl’ and ‘fly.’
Paris Day Eight: Function and Fiction
The tension between function and fiction ran through collections from Gabriela Hearst, Chanel and more on the eighth day of Paris Fashion Week, reports Angelo Flacaavento.
The Debrief | How Dior and Chanel Are Winning Back Aspirational Shoppers
Retail correspondent Joan Kennedy explains how Dior and Chanel are expanding lower-priced handbags and accessories to win back aspirational shoppers after years of steep price hikes.
How Dior and Chanel Are Tackling Fashion’s Pricing Problem
France’s biggest couture giants are bulking up their assortments of handbags and small accessories at the lower end of their offer as they seek to reengage customers after years of some of the industry’s punchiest price hikes.
The BoF Podcast | The Couture Season That Cut Through
Fresh off a week of major moments, Tim Blanks and Imran Amed break down the blockbuster couture debuts at Dior and Chanel and what they signify about the state of the luxury industry.
Couture Has Entered a New Era. What Does It Mean?
There were plenty of questions coursing through the shows in Paris this week as new designers at Chanel and Dior brought fresh perspectives to their first couture collections, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
What’s Couture For? Chanel and Dior’s New Designers Make Their Case
Matthieu Blazy and Jonathan Anderson each took different approaches to navigating the inherent tensions of French couture, Robert Williams writes. Plus: LVMH’s results.
Blazy’s Chanel Couture Was a Slam Dunk!
Who knew an inspiration as unlikely as ‘bird on a mushroom’ could unleash such a torrent of creativity, reports Tim Blanks.
What Comes After Viral Fashion?
This week in luxury, calculated risk-taking wins the red carpet at the Golden Globes, while Brunello Cucinelli and Richemont report Q4 sales. Plus, what to watch for at Milan men’s week.
Can Brands Turn Their Most Devoted Fans Into Paying Customers?
Plenty of people root for their favourite label like it’s their local football team — but that passion doesn’t always translate into sales.
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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
