She had been in the role five years.
The 62-year-old Viard, who succeeded Karl Lagerfeld, has been able to “renew the codes of the house while respecting the creative heritage of Chanel,” said the company.Riley Keough Goes Sheer in Chanel, Kristen Wiig Favors Florals in Emilia Wickstead and More at Gotham TV Awards 2024 Red Carpet“Chanel would like to thank Virginie Viard for her remarkable contribution to Chanel’s fashion, creativity and vitality,” said a Chanel spokeswoman.
The luxury house reported revenues totaled $19.7 billion last year, up 16 percent at comparable rates, with double-digit growth across all categories. Sales increased in all markets as tourists returned to many locations, while demand from local customers remained sustained. The display had come amid renewed speculation that Hedi Slimane would take over as creative director of the house – a rumor that first surfaced in 2017 and one that Chanel has consistently denied.
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