Kering-owned Bottega Veneta has appointed Louise Trotter as creative director, following on from Matthieu Blazy, who has held the position for three years.By Leatherbiz.

Ms Trotter is currently the creative director of high-end French brand Carven, and will join Bottega Veneta at the end of January.

Leo Rongone, CEO of Bottega Veneta, said: “Louise’s 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.”

Ms Trotter’s previous roles include creative director of Lacoste.

Kering’s brands also include Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen and Brioni. In 2023, the group had 49,000 employees and revenue of €19.6 billion.