Most collections being shown are already 1-2 years in the pipeline so VV would likely still have had enough groundwork and direction for Chanel to work on at least for a few more seasons. However, I recall in the 7 days out film, the creative director would do a lot of editing before an upcoming show. So don’t hold your breath yet. LV men’s took about 2 years to announce a new director after Virgil. And look at Celine, Heidi has been rumoured to have left for about over 7 months now… with no clear indication to date
Virginie Viard designer who replaced Karl Lagerfeld is leaving Chanel
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Yes, you are totally correct …only Karl could conjure up a collection in a fortnight out of nothing..
I guess I’m just too eager to find out ..
Chanel seems to have credited VV for 24B 
I never thought VV deserved all the vitriol she got. She was probably not given as free a rein with respect to creative direction or budget. And, she was probably told to make the collections as financially successful as possible which she did. It didn’t sound like she was forced out. And, since I dislike change, I think for whomever steps up, there will be a steep learning curve. This summer, I picked up a few RTW purchases that are all very wearable and flattering: a long line denim vest; a pair of black floral denim jeans; a knee length double breasted coat with a bit of sparkle; plus, more recently, a pair of t strap satin shoes with camellia details.Not groundbreaking, but she knew and respected the DNA of the maison. Not to mention, KL had quite a few misses himself. I will miss her.
Other items: Hermes silk shirt; Jaime tall boots; MKII; and, Dior tulle plumetis skirt. Flats are Chanel
Other items: Hermes silk shirt; Jaime tall boots; MKII; and, Dior tulle plumetis skirt. Flats are Chanel
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Thank you; I joke it’s VV at Chanel riffing off Dior 30 Montaigne, but I also have KL peacoats from early aughts in a similar vein. So perhaps it’s Dior riffing off of Chanel
Isn't it getting a bit ridiculous to go so long without naming a replacement?
Agree and it’s now looking more apparent that her departure was not planned.
There was this post a while back from Bruno Pavlovsky about his thoughts of future creative director albeit he has a tendency of stretching the truth...