Thenewsthat Virginie Viard was leaving her artistic director post stopped fashion in its tracks yesterday.
Over herfive-year tenureas artistic director, Viard didnt just grow the business.
She was credited with bringing a new diversity to Chanels runways, and a youthful breeziness to her designs.
Chanel, resort 2025.
That kind of pop culture resonance has set a new high bar.
It got designers thinking too.
Who knows who will ultimately land at Chanel, or the open position at Givenchy, for that matter?
Whoever does get the job is poised to lead that vibe shift.
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