Chanel's fashion revolution: could Hedi Slimane replace Virginie Viard at Paris's most iconic house?
A fashion revolution has erupted in Paris as Virginie Viard exits her role as artistic director of Chanel. The news was confirmed late Wednesday night, with Viard having reportedly left the storied Rue Cambon HQ that afternoon.
The news adds fuel to the ever-revolving fire of creative director musical chairs, which in recent years has come to underscore the poisoned chalice that these all-encompassing, all-powerful yet full-liability roles have become.
“Chanel confirms the departure of Virginie Viard after a rich collaboration of five years as artistic director of fashion collections, during which she was able to renew the codes of the house while respecting the creative heritage of , and almost 30 years
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