The finales of Chanel’s shows are a highlight of the haute couture calendar, as Karl Lagerfeld traditionally takes a turn around the fabulously decorated Grand Palais alongside his bride of the season. The head of the house was notably absent from today’s spring/summer 2019 presentation, however. In his place, Lagerfeld’s long-time right hand Virginie Viard, who has stood alongside him at the close of previous shows, took a bow.
Viard appeared alongside Italian model Vittoria Ceretti, who acted as Lagerfeld’s bride in a sparkly swimsuit and matching cap with cascading veil. The duo stood arm-in-arm in front of an archway within the dramatic Mediterranean set.
“For the traditional greeting at the end of the show, Mr Lagerfeld, artistic director of Chanel, who was feeling tired, asked Virginie Viard, director of the creative studio of the house, to represent him and greet the guests alongside the bride,” the brand said in a statement following the two shows on January 22nd.
“Virginie Viard as creative studio director and Eric Pfrunder as Chanel’s director of image continue to work with him and follow through with the brand’s collections and image campaigns,” the house added, according to WWD. “We wish Mr Lagerfeld to recover quickly."
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