After Bottega Veneta: Is the fashion world ready for Matthieu Blazy's vision of Chanel?

As most of the world slows ahead of a festive holiday season, the fashion industry has shifted gears, delivering a whirlwind of major announcements on Thursday evening. After months of speculation, the long-standing mystery surrounding one of the most coveted roles in fashion was finally solved. Matthieu Blazy, as of yesterday, former creative director of Italian fashion brand Bottega Veneta, will step into the role of creative director at Chanel. This revelation answers one of the year’s biggest questions in the fashion world – but it also raises new ones. What does his appointment mean for the industry, and what can be expected from the French luxury house’s new wonderboy?