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After 30 years, including the last five years as artistic director, Virginie Viard is exiting Chanel.

The house confirmed her departure toVogue Businesson Wednesday.

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A new creative organisation will be announced in due course.

Chanel would like to thank Virginie Viard for her remarkable contribution to Chanels fashion, creativity and vitality.

Viard was appointed creative director in 2019 after Karl Lagerfeld passed away.

We will keep updating this story as it unfolds.

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