Chanel opts for craft over celebrity in choice of new creative chief

Guardian

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After an exhaustive six-month search that saw the names of Hedi Slimane from Celine, Jacquemus founder Simon Porte Jacquemus and former Louis Vuitton creative director Marc Jacobs tossed around the front row like empty goody bags, the house of Chanel has settled on 40-year-old Matthieu Blazy to run its fashion business.
WAtoday
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Chanel Names Matthieu Blazy as New Head Designer
The Wall Street Journal
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Blazy, coming from Bottega Veneta, is stepping into a coveted role once held by Karl Lagerfeld.
Insider
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Blazy arrives with a reputation for innovation and craftsmanship, honed through stints at Raf Simons, Maison Margiela and Céline under Phoebe Philo.
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