The game of designer musical chairs continues. Alessandro Michele made the move from Gucci to Valentino, Gabriela Hearst bid Chloe adieu, Sarah Burton stepped down at Alexander McQueen and Walter Chiapponi departed Blumarine only weeks after his debut offering. Perhaps the most shocking move of all is the news that Virginie Viard is saying so long to Chanel.
While she held the title of artistic director for only five years, Viard actually worked for the French fashion house for almost three decades. In fact, she just unveiled Chanel's Cruise 2025 collection at a runway show in Marseille. Plus, the brand's haute couture presentation is on the Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week Fall 2024 schedule.
