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Does Chanel Need a Change Agent?

Following the death of Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel named former studio director Virginie Viard his successor in a bid for continuity. But the world’s most popular luxury megabrand may need to disrupt itself to stay on top.
Looks from the Chanel Cruise 2020 Collection at Le Grand Palais | Source: Getty Images
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