Last week, the fashion industry’s game of creative director musical chairs reached frantic new heights. First, John Galliano announced he was leaving his role at Maison Margiela after ten years (and hinted that his next move was soon to be revealed). Then came Matthieu Blazy, announcing he would be stepping down from Bottega Veneta to take up the most coveted role in fashion — artistic director at Chanel.
His replacement was named as Louise Trotter, current creative director of Carven, and we couldn’t be more excited. Firstly, because there is finally a woman in a top seat at a luxury fashion house — somewhat of a rarity when you look at the majority of conglomerate-owned labels today. In fact, she is now the only woman creative director of a Kering-owned brand, since the departure of Sarah Burton from Alexander McQueen. But secondly, because her super polished yet relaxed design aesthetic will go hand in hand with the design codes of Bottega.
