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Virginie Viard

Former Artistic Director of Fashion Collections, Chanel

Starting as an intern in 1987, the designer now oversees the house’s artistic direction as the chosen successor of Karl Lagerfeld, who referred to her as ‘my right arm and my left arm.’

Virginie Viard
Workplace & Talent

Etienne Russo, a Rock Star of Fashion Show Production

PARIS, France — "I've never had to knock on clients' doors for a job, thank God!" says Etienne Russo, knocking on the wooden table in front of him.

Workplace & Talent

Etienne Russo, a Rock Star of Fashion Show Production

PARIS, France — "I've never had to knock on clients' doors for a job, thank God!" says Etienne Russo, knocking on the wooden table in front of him.


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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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