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Chanel Chaos: Virginie Viard's Exit Sparks Fashion Frenzy

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What happens next at Chanel after Virginie Viard's departure? Find out the contenders and reactions to the sudden exit!

Chanel is in turmoil as Virginie Viard, who succeeded the legendary Karl Lagerfeld, recently announced her departure from the fashion powerhouse. Viard, who took over as artistic director in 2019, is leaving after almost 30 years with the brand, sparking speculation about who will fill her shoes. Despite Chanel's record sales under Viard's leadership, the brand has yet to name her successor, leaving the fashion world on edge.

Retailers and fashion experts are abuzz with theories about the future of Chanel post-Viard. With no immediate replacement in sight, the luxury retailer has the opportunity to carefully select its next artistic director. The abrupt exit of Viard has left the fashion industry wondering about the next steps for the iconic French label.

After Viard's departure, Chanel has the chance to reinvent itself under new creative leadership. The void left by Viard's exit presents both challenges and opportunities for the brand. As the fashion world eagerly anticipates the next chapter for Chanel, the search for a new artistic director is on everyone's radar.

In the wake of Viard's exit, Chanel faces an exciting period of transformation and renewal. The departure of a long-standing figure like Viard sets the stage for a fresh perspective to invigorate the brand's designs and strategies. Now, the fashion community eagerly awaits news of Chanel's next creative visionary to lead the iconic fashion house into the future.

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Virginie Viard, who succeeded Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel, leaves ... (CNA)

Chanel did not immediately announce a replacement for the 62-year-old Viard, who worked with Lagerfeld for more than two decades and eventually took over ...

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Virginie Viard is leaving Chanel (Wallpaper*)

After 30 years, Chanel has confirmed that Virginie Viard – who took over artistic director from Karl Lagerfeld 2019 – is leaving the Parisian house.

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Chanel's creative director Virginie Viard to step down (Financial Times)

Luxury powerhouse yet to name replacement for designer who has spent almost three decades at company.

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As Virginie Viard leaves Chanel, who are the contenders to bring its ... (The Guardian)

Virginie Viard, the artistic director who replaced Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel after his death in 2019, is to exit the French luxury brand, leaving open one of ...

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Chanel breaks with designer Virginie Viard (FRANCE 24)

French fashion house Chanel announced the departure of its artistic director, Virginie Viard, on Thursday, despite hitting record sales under her ...

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Luxury Retailers React to Virginie Viard's Abrupt Exit From Chanel (WWD)

Retailers felt Virginie Viard was instrumental in Chanel's success over the past few years.

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Chanel's Creative Director Virginie Viard Is Leaving After 5 Years on ... (Robb Report)

The 62-year-old designer assumed the position in 2019 following the death of Karl Lagerfeld and has been with the fashion house for almost 30 years.

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Post Virginie Viard, Chanel Has Time to Plot Its Next Move (WWD)

As Chanel seeks a new artistic director following the sudden exit of Virginie Viard, experts say it can afford to take its time.

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Virginie Viard exits Chanel, leaving top fashion job open (CNN)

Virginie Viard is leaving Chanel after five years serving as the French luxury house's artistic director of fashion collections.

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Virginie Viard is leaving Chanel: 5 signature styles she developed in ... (Thailand Tatler)

With Virginie Viard stepping down as creative director of the French fashion house, we look back at some of her signature styles, from modern bows to an ...

Week in Review: Olay and the Olympics opportunity, Virginie Viard ... (Glossy)

On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi is joined by Glossy West Coast correspondent Lexy Lebsack to discuss some of the ...

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Industry reacts: Virginie Viard leaving Chanel (Vogue Business)

Commentators praise the five-year tenure of the artistic director of fashion collections.

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13 Red Carpet Highlights From Virginie Viard's Chanel (Vogue Arabia)

“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 ...

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Chanel Needed a Change (The Cut)

Outgoing designer Virginie Viard didn't, or couldn't, give the house the modernity or innovation required.

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Chanel's creative director Virginie Viard to leave brand (Reuters)

Chanel artistic director Virginie Viard is leaving the label, the luxury brand said on Thursday, kicking off speculation over who will replace her in one of ...

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