By all logic, Chanel should be floundering. A global juggernaut without a captain, the house has been in a state of limbo since the abrupt departure of Virginie Viard.

Vittoria Ceretti leads other models as they wear creations as part of the Chanel Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Womenswear collection presented Tuesday, March 11, 2025. in Paris. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt ...

The 16th annual event, held at the Polo Lounge, brought together the year’s top Oscar contenders just ahead of the Academy Awards.