Whilst it was technically “better taste” than whatever Virigine was doing toward the end of her tenure, somehow this collection left me with the distinct feeling that the magic at Chanel has completely evaporated into thin air. Those opening looks were funerary in feeling. Not exactly the kind of vibe you want to begin a collection with, no? Especially in this transition period.
To be honest, Viard’s first few Metiers d’Art collections were much better than this collection IMO. They had some kind of flair and personality to them. This collection on the other hand felt very soulless and bland, even though “Chanel” tried their best with the location and the details in the pieces. The coromandel screens as an inspiration source was quite pretty, but again, a bit whatever.
Overall, yes, they are in desperate need of rejuvenation. This is clear. A show like Metiers d’Art without a strong point of view and an Artistic Director to curate it, is without any point whatsoever…
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