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Chanel

The latest news, analysis and commentary on luxury French fashion house Chanel

Who is a suitable successor for Chanel’s creative director?

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As Chanel announces the departure of creative director Virginie Viard, Drapers asks fashion insiders what the departure means for gender representation in the industry and who is likely to be named the new creative lead of the French fashion house.

Chanel creative director departs

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Chanel's Virginie Viard is stepping down after 30 years with the luxury fashion house, including five years as creative director.

V&A extends Chanel exhibition

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The Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museum in South Kensington, London, has extended its sold-out exhibition on fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel for an additional two weeks.

Chanel COO steps down

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John Galantic is to step down as president and chief operating officer at fashion house Chanel after 16 years in the role.

Chanel hires new global CEO

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French luxury group Chanel has named Unilever executive, Leena Nair, as its new global chief executive.

Big names unite for sustainable fashion impact

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At the G7 summit in Biarritz last weekend 32 retailers and suppliers signed the Fashion Pact – an agreement to champion sustainable fashion. Drapers assesses their chances of success.