Chanel has appointed Matthieu Blazy as its new creative director, succeeding Virginie Viard. Blazy, known for revitalizing Bottega Veneta, will oversee Chanel's haute couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories collections. His appointment marks a significant shift for the iconic brand, as it seeks to continue its legacy while embracing modernity. Blazy's tenure is expected to begin in April 2025, with his first collection debuting in October. Chanel aims for a long-term collaboration with Blazy, hoping to build on its strong brand heritage.
Jennifer Lawrence showcased a modern maternity look at the 2024 Governors Awards in Los Angeles, wearing a custom Bottega Veneta dress from the pre-fall 2025 collection. The ruched, brown floor-length dress featured the brand's signature teardrop embellishments and sculptural details, highlighting her baby bump. Lawrence, pregnant with her second child with husband Cooke Maroney, accessorized with gold drop earrings and a matching clutch. The event honored influential figures like Quincy Jones and was sponsored by Rolex.
Milan Fashion Week showcased a mix of rebellious and elegant designs, with Bottega Veneta emphasizing the beauty of the ordinary, Fendi drawing inspiration from 1980s London and Roman elegance, Prada balancing past and future in its collection, and Tom Ford amping up the sexiness with inspiration from Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct. Other highlights included No21's slinky femme-fatale style, Tod's introduction of its new creative director, and Moschino's emotional debut featuring messages of "universal love and peace".
Zendaya turned heads at the premiere of "Dune: Part Two" in Mexico City, wearing a custom Bottega Veneta two-piece set that showcased her toned midsection and long legs. The futuristic outfit, styled by Law Roach, featured a cropped turtleneck and floor-length skirt with slits, complemented by silver accessories and smudged eyeliner. Her co-star Florence Pugh also impressed in a tight white gown. Zendaya's fashion choices for the film's promotion have been consistently bold and futuristic, hinting at more statement-making looks to come before the movie's release on March 1.
Zendaya turned heads at a Dune: Part Two fan event in Mexico City wearing a custom Bottega Veneta set, featuring an ultra-cropped mud brown turtleneck that made underboob a main accessory, paired with a matching wool skirt with a daring thigh-high leg slit. She accessorized with brown leather pumps and glittering diamond jewelry. Zendaya's stylist also discussed her previous outfit for the Dune press tour, a unique dress honoring her character, desert warrior Chani.
Hailey Bieber showcased her colorful street style in Los Angeles, wearing a lime green Prada crop top paired with a matching neon green Bottega Veneta clutch. She kept the rest of her outfit casual with light wash jeans, black loafers, and accessorized with black shades, gold jewelry, and a thin gold chain necklace. Bieber has been known for her neutral ensembles but occasionally adds pops of color to her wardrobe, as seen in her recent red-hot midi dress and matching accessories.
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