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Simone Bellotti
Meier duo departed after several years at the German-founded house.
Luke Meier
Meier duo departed after several years at the German-founded house.
Lucie Meier
Meier duo departed after several years at the German-founded house.
Michael Kliger
Kliger led Mytheresa for decade, now oversees wider LuxExperience (Mytheresa + Net-A-Porter + YOOX).
Arnaud Belin
Kliger led Mytheresa for decade, now oversees wider LuxExperience (Mytheresa + Net-A-Porter + YOOX).
Heather Kaminetsky
Kaminetsky from Mytheresa (President North America). Previously at Net-A-Porter as VP Global Marketing.
Louise Trotter
British designer joins from Carven where she was creative director. Previously held design leadership at Lacoste and Joseph. Takes over from Blazy. Milan Fashion Week debut September 2025.
Matthieu Blazy
Becomes just the fourth artistic director in Chanel history, following the founder, Lagerfeld, and Viard. Previously led Bottega Veneta (2021-2024) where he gained recognition for leather artistry and material innovation. Paris runway debut October 2025.
Virginie Viard
Left after five years as artistic director and three decades total working alongside Lagerfeld. Oversaw period of record revenue reaching $19.7B in 2023. Exit announced unexpectedly without a final collection.
Matthieu Blazy
Three-year tenure elevated Bottega to top performer among Kering fashion brands. Sales reached €1.23B. Gained industry praise for leather craftsmanship techniques and unexpected material treatments.
John Galliano
Ten-year tenure marked a remarkable career revival following his 2011 Dior dismissal. 'Artisanal' haute couture line generated major celebrity moments and industry acclaim. Departure leaves lasting impact on conceptual fashion.
Glenn Martens
Belgian designer takes creative helm while continuing to lead Diesel. Known for experimental construction and boundary-pushing runway presentations. Replaces Galliano after his decade-long run.
Dries Van Noten
Founding member of Belgium's Antwerp Six design collective. Operated independently for decades before selling majority ownership to Puig in 2018. Celebrated for intricate textile work and artistic print development.
Julian Klausner
Klausner promoted internally after 6 years. Van Noten (Antwerp Six) stepped down from eponymous label.
Laurent Perves
Richemont release states Perves succeeds Ferla and worked closely with him for 8 years.
Louis Ferla
Richemont release states Perves succeeds Ferla and worked closely with him for 8 years.
Francesca Bellettini
Kering leadership reshuffle; both appointments effective Jan 2, 2025.
Cédric Charbit
Kering leadership reshuffle; both appointments effective Jan 2, 2025.
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