Matthieu Blazy's Chanel Métiers d’Art Debut Is Headed For NYC

Summary

• Matthieu Blazy will present his Métiers d’Arts collection for Chanel in New York City on December 2, showcasing the artistry of the house’s workshops and honoring Karl Lagerfeld’s final show, which also took place there.

On December 2, Matthieu Blazy will follow up on his Chanel Ready-to-Wear debut in October, staging his first Métiers d’Arts collection in New York City.

Showcasing the artistry of the French house’s various Paris ateliers and specialty workshops, the forthcoming Métiers d’Arts show pays homage to Karl Lagerfeld‘s final show in 2018, which also took place in the Big Apple. The presentation will mark the first time Chanel has returned to the city since the legendary creative director’s passing.

President of Chanel SAS, Bruno Pavlovsky, said to WWD, “It was Karl’s last show, so we always get a little nostalgic when we talk about it in-house. But going back to New York with Matthieu and the beginning of a new season is super exciting.” Taking the place of Virginie  Viard, “[Blazy] will make the creative energy of the city he knows so well resonate with the exceptional savoir-faire of the house,” he continued.

Blazy is no stranger to New York, having worked in the city under Raf Simons at Calvin Klein for years. A newly released visual teasing the collection juxtaposes a bold double C logo over a vintage subway map, hinting at what could be both a tribute to New York City’s vibrant culture and Karl Lagerfeld’s creative legacy at the house.

As of the time of writing, an official date for the runway presentation has not been shared by Chanel. Stay tuned to Hypebeast for the latest fashion industry insights.