He will now step into the same role the late Karl Lagerfeld held for 36 years, at the house founded by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel in 1910. Blazy was born in Paris and studied at La Cambre Modes ...
Succeeding Virginie Viard, a long-time Chanel employee who took over from Karl Lagerfeld after his death in 2019, Blazy is a totally fresh face for the heritage French fashion house.
which followed the death of Karl Lagerfeld in 2019 at the age of 85. Viard’s collections helped Chanel achieve record profits, but low-key runway shows, compared to Lagerfeld’s extravagant ...
Viard was a longtime collaborator and protégé of Karl Lagerfeld, who became synonymous with Chanel after holding the title of creative director for over 30 years until his death in 2019.
By Delphine Dion For several months, Chanel, one of the most iconic luxury houses, has found itself at a crossroads.