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House deploys elegant visual allegory at Grand Palais to keep its name in lights during design interregnum

For several months, Chanel, one of the most iconic luxury houses, has found itself at a crossroads. Following the death of Karl Lagerfeld in 2019, Virginie Viard, his long-time right hand, stepped into the role of creative director. However, Viard announced her departure for June 2024, signalling a pivotal moment for…

Matthieu Blazy has been appointed as the new artistic director at Chanel, after a critically lauded and commercially successful tenure as creative director of Bottega Veneta

The British designer worked as creative director at the French fashion house for 10 years

Livered barges carried guests to floating stage on illuminated lake at Hangzhou end-of-year show

Its at the top of every collector’s wish list

At the top of every collector’s wish list

Past cruise collections have been presented everywhere from Venice to New York City to Singapore to Seoul and even Havana.

Chanel finds itself at a crossroads following Virginie Viard’s abrupt departure, as a giant empty cage at its Grand Palais show symbolizes the current creative void