Last week, the fashion industry’s game of reached frantic new heights. First, John Galliano announced he was leaving his role at Maison Margiela after ten years (and hinted that his next move was soon to be revealed). Then came Matthieu Blazy, announcing he would be stepping down from to take up the most coveted role in fashion — artistic director at .
His replacement was named as Louise Trotter, current creative director of , and we couldn’t be more excited. Firstly, because there is finally a woman in a top seat at a luxury fashion house — somewhat of a rarity when you look at the majority of conglomerate-owned labels today. In fact, she is now the only woman creative director of a Kering-owned brand, since the departure of Sarah Burton from Alexander McQueen.
But secondly, because her super polished yet relaxed design aesthetic will go hand in hand with the design codes of Bottega. Of her appointment, Leo Rongone, CEO of Bottega Veneta, said: “I am pleased to welcome Louise as our new creative director. Her aesthetic seamlessly combines exquisite design with sublime craft and her commitment to cultural advocacy aligns beautifully with our brand vision.
Through her sophisticated lens, Bottega Veneta will continue to celebrate its heritage while preserving modern relevance.” So, who is Louise Trotter, and how did she land the job? The British designer, who was born in Sunderland, studied marketing and design at Newcastle Polytechnic. She started her career at Whi.
