Leena Nair and Matthieu Blazy on Creativity and the Power of the Human Hand

Chanel’s recent commercial momentum stems from a strategic alignment between CEO Leena Nair’s operational rigor and Artistic Director Matthieu Blazy’s creative vision. Nair, an outsider to luxury, champions a leadership style rooted in empathy, long-term thinking, and the preservation of human relationships, viewing the brand as a cultural powerhouse that must remain exemplary in sustainability and philanthropy. Complementing this, Blazy treats craft as a "timeless technology," using his design philosophy to transform banal, everyday items into precious objects through artisanal intervention. Both leaders emphasize that in an era of rapid technological change and industrial scale, the most critical asset is the human hand. By fostering a culture that values curiosity, vulnerability, and collective problem-solving, they aim to ensure Chanel remains a beacon of inspiration for the next century.