Hedi Slimane - Designer

[Creative]

Do we think Blazy is lasting a decade at Chanel?

I think so.

His style is not tiring, it doesn’t rely on gimmicks, he seems pretty nice, he is a “good” designer capable of doing interesting things and quite better than the average 2025 designer.

I can totally see it.

If untalented MGC lasted one decade doing the same dress and Demna more than one when he was burnt as hell after 10 collections … Blazy is way better than both.

 

[Monsieur Cristobal]

Do we think Blazy is lasting a decade at Chanel?

With a good team around for the bags and the shoes, yes.
But that was the weakest part of the show and for Chanel it is capital to fix it.

 

[RosesAreRed]

I just think the bags had such a distinctive design language from the 80s till this year. You can wear vintage and it would still look like it's a part of the CC world. These new bags look completely different design language wise. TBH I kind of like the distressed bag for how crazy it is But i'm not sure you need to buy a new one from boutique. I'm sure you get trashed vintage version for a fraction of a price. But the one with embroidered flowers – is too crafty for Chanel... it's really giving Bottega. That does not work for me.
The one with a bird - looks more like Lanvin, but I also kind of want it
It's a bit strange - cause I like them breaking the formula. But on some pieces it's just stepping too far, that it doesnt feel like Chanel that we know and love!

I'm curious to see whats in the stores – cause for sure they will have more CC accesories that were not featured on the runway. How would it work for the overall image?

 

[Caffeine]

Do we think Blazy is lasting a decade at Chanel?

It is hard to say. For a corporate job, it is two ways. If the suits push too far, he will quit early. If he doesn't deliver, he will be pushed out too. It's too early to tell, i think.