Virginie Viard leaves Chanel creative direction after five years
Virginie Viard has left her role as creative director of Chanel, confirmed on June 5, 2024, just days before her 62nd birthday and the Cruise 2025 show on Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse in Marseille. Viard, who succeeded Karl Lagerfeld after his death in 2019, had worked at Chanel for 30 years, serving as Lagerfeld's right hand. Her departure reopens the fashion musical chairs game, with speculation focusing on Hedi Slimane (still at Celine) and the former Valentino creative director. Chanel's next move is uncertain despite strong sales in accessories and beauty.
Key facts
- Virginie Viard leaves Chanel creative direction after 5 years
- Confirmation came on June 5, 2024
- Viard turned 62 just days after the announcement
- Cruise 2025 collection was presented on the roof of Cité Radieuse in Marseille
- Cité Radieuse is a building by architect Le Corbusier
- Viard worked at Chanel for 30 years, alongside Karl Lagerfeld
- Lagerfeld died in 2019
- Speculation on successor includes Hedi Slimane and former Valentino creative director
Entities
Artists
- Virginie Viard
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Coco Chanel
- Le Corbusier
- Alessandro Michele
- Pierpaolo Piccioli
- Hedi Slimane
Institutions
- Chanel
- Valentino
- Celine
- Artribune
Locations
- Marseille
- France
- Paris