Why Isn't There (nor Will There Be) Chanel for Man?

After Karl Lagerfeld’s death in 2019, followed by Virginie Viard’s steady replacement for five years until June 2024, Matthieu Blazy’s debut next September during Paris fashion week, is one of the industry’s most anticipated moves. The French designer prepares a creative revolution, but a line for man will not be involved. Chanel’s executive director, Leena Nair’s response was clear and categorical: “The answer is going to be the same: no, we do…