Virginie Viard designer who replaced Karl Lagerfeld is leaving Chanel

[starrysky7]

I don’t think they’ll manage to make Chanel more exclusive again, despite the price hikes. Every Influencer has one (Hermès too btw) and the resale market is FLOODED with bags. This in itself is another issue Chanel is facing, while many people are buying they are also selling.

 

[MidlifeFashionPrincess]

I popped into a boutique. Tried to get some details.

The SA did not know who VV was and did not know the creative director was gone.

Not sure she knew what a creative director is.

 

[lala_retro]

I popped into a boutique. Tried to get some details.

The SA did not know who VV was and did not know the creative director was gone.

Not sure she knew what a creative director is.

lmao maybe she’s new to luxury fashion?

My SA was so excited about VV leaving she texted me as soon as the news broke, and she usually doesn’t text me anything outside of collection launches and product availability.

 

[Christofle]

I popped into a boutique. Tried to get some details.

The SA did not know who VV was and did not know the creative director was gone.

Not sure she knew what a creative director is.

To be fair for some it’s just a job and they have zero interest in fashion.

 

[LVlifer]

I thought she was a great artistic director. I watched many runway shows and loved them all.

 

[katlina]

This makes me sad, just like some others have already said. It feels like the KARL era is coming to a final end.

 

[periogirl28]

I've been wearing my bags occasionally, but mostly because I have them already. They are harder for me to style.

Directives to creatives delivered by management and CFOs never end well.

Companies may want to grow and grow, but this constant pandering to a new target markets rather than catering to loyal clients is one of the most dim-witted business strategies. Not just Chanel.

Having said that, there here have been times when I've winced whilst walking past a Chanel Boutique window, and she is responsible for the vision.

I feel sorry for her, all the workers, but I'm not heart-broken.

Agree 101% with bolded.

 

[ellabellaz]

Does anyone know when the new creative director will be appointed? What does this mean for the immediate upcoming collections?

 

[cecchetti]

Does anyone know when the new creative director will be appointed? What does this mean for the immediate upcoming collections?

I have absolutely NO knowledge but I’m Guessing that after the upcoming Haute Couture collection has been shown and reviewed, they will put an end to the never ending speculation..JMO..

 

[Starlights3]

From Elle Brazil’s ig. Thank you Virginie

 

[cecchetti]

I’ve just watched the streaming of todays Haute Couture collection.

Whilst I didn’t like it as much as her previous collection , and it definitely didn’t have the KL magic, it’s a shame she couldn’t be there to take the credit for her work..

 

[chanellover333]

it’s a shame she couldn’t be there to take the credit for her work..

Very sad. At minimum she deserved to be properly honored for her time spent at the brand. Super Dacob’s recent videos have provided interesting insight to potentially/allegedly how badly Virginie has been wronged, and if what he says is true, I don’t blame her for not appearing today.

 

[Starlights3]

Chanel seems to have also taken off her name for the previous haute couture collection on the website.

 

[papertiger]

Chanel seems to have also taken off her name for the previous haute couture collection on the website.

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Then she will have asked them to 💯

 

[cecchetti]

There will Have to be an announcement soon, surely, as the upcoming Spring/Summer 2025 collection will be shown in Paris in September ???