Revisiting Matthieu Blazy's Bottega Veneta Debut

When it was announced that Creative Director Daniel Lee was departing Italian label Bottega Veneta, the fashion industry erupted into a state of shock-filled confusion. Lee, who helmed the heritage house since 2018, had transformed the once stagnant label thanks to supple, padded accessories, minimal ready-to-wear, and of course, the signature 'Bottega Green.' Though speculation of who would take the reins of the house included a host of A-list industry names, it was ultimately Belgian Mathieu Blazy who was tapped as the brand’s new creative director. Blazy, a long-time collaborator of Lee, has an impressive resume that includes stints at the likes of Balenciaga, Maison Margiela, Cèline, and Calvin Klein. Now, the designer has unveiled his hotly anticipated Fall/Winter 2022 debut collection—a delightful showing of relaxed suiting and thoughtful separates. He referenced everything from his past experiences working at various brand to the work of Italian futurist and artist, Umberto Boccioni MY E-BOOK (EFFECTIVE WAYS TO LEARN ABOUT FASHION): https://www.thefashionarchivemag.com/shop SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/fashionroadman SUBSCRIBE TO MY MAILING LIST: https://fashionroadman.hopp.to/mailinglist #fashion #MatthieuBlazy #bottegaveneta