Matthieu Blazy is the new creative director of Chanel, leaving his role at Bottega Veneta after three years. For many Gen Z and Millennials in fashion, the news comes after several months of waiting and speculating what the appointment would mean for the industry's future.

After months of speculation, the French fashion house has appointed Bottega Veneta’s creative director to its top job.

After a six month vacancy, Chanel has announced it’s new artistic director as French-Belgian designer, Matthieu Blazy.The 40-year-old creative head comes to the role from the Italian fashion house, Bottega Veneta,