MILAN (AP) 鈥� Kering announced Thursday that Louise Trotter has been named creative director of the fashion house, taking over from Matthieu Blazy.
Trotter arrives from the French brand Carven, where she has been creative director since February 2023. She will join Bottega Veneta at the end of January 2025.
As a designer, Trotter has been "celebrated for her ability to draw inspiration from real life and meticulous approach to craftsmanship,鈥� Kering and Bottega Veneta said in a news release.
Bottega Veneta CEO Leo Rongone expressed confidence in Trotter鈥檚 vision, stating, 鈥淭hrough her sophisticated lens, Bottega Veneta will continue to celebrate its heritage while preserving modern relevance.鈥�
Kering also thanked Blazy for "his transformative contributions鈥� over three years at the brand, during which he introduced a playfulness in new volumes and clever treatments of leather, the core of Bottega Veneta's identity.
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This story has corrected that she will join at the end of January 2025 not the end of 2025.
The Associated Press
