Bruno Pavlovsky, President of Chanel’s Global Boutique Department and President of Chanel SAS, admitted, “Chanel is currently in a delicate moment
On the morning of June 25th, Chanel released its latest autumn and winter haute couture collection at the Palais Garnier in Paris. Pavlovsky witnessed this grand fashion show in the Neo Baroque style marble hall, which exuded an imperial aura. In fact, this opera house did once belong to an emperor – the hall adorned with deep red tapestries, gilded chair legs, and creaking chairs were built to allow Napoleon III, the Emperor of the Second French Empire, to enjoy the opera comfortably. Napoleon III was ultimately unable to watch an opera here: he was deposed before the completion of this building
The stage is empty and the lights are dim and hazy.
This is the first large-scale event held by Chanel since Virginie Viard suddenly stepped down as Creative Director of Chanel’s boutique department on June 6th. The latest haute couture collection is completed by Chanel’s boutique creative studio. Pavlovsky said, “Virginie has left the company, so we need to make some changes. We are working hard to deal with Virginie’s departure. This kind of thing can happen to any company
