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At Bottega Veneta: Blazy Out, Trotter In

Under Matthieu Blazy, the Italian leather goods label was a bright spot in Kering’s portfolio. Louise Trotter, who will leave Carven in late January, is set to replace him.
Matthieu Blazy is exiting Bottega Veneta after three years as creative director of the Italian leather goods label. Carven creative director Louise Trotter is set to replace him.
Matthieu Blazy is exiting Bottega Veneta after three years as creative director of the Italian leather goods label. Carven creative director Louise Trotter is set to replace him. (Getty Images)

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Further Reading

Bottega Veneta: Everything Old Is New Again

In the driver’s seat after the abrupt exit of his predecessor, young Belgian Matthieu Blazy aims to reconnect the brand with its Italian pedigree, elevating emotion and handcraft over ‘obsession with technology and newness.’

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Robert Williams
Robert Williams

Robert Williams is Luxury Editor at The Business of Fashion. He is based in Paris and drives BoF’s coverage of the dynamic luxury fashion sector.

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Vikram Alexei Kansara

Vikram Alexei Kansara is Editorial Director at The Business of Fashion. He is based in London and oversees BoF’s luxury, fashion week, art, sustainability, global markets and opinion verticals.

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