Virginie Viard (born 1962) is a French fashion designer who was the creative director of Chanel from 2019 to 2024.

[5] Viard studied at Le Cours Georges, a fashion school in Lyon, where she specialized in film and theatrical costume.

[8] In 2000, she became director of Chanel’s creation studio, where she oversaw the haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories collections.

[12] Viard's first solo collection[13] was in Chanel's Resort / [9] Cruise 2020 show, held in the Grand Palais, on May 3, 2019.

[15] In 2015, when Lagerfeld accepted the role of creative director of the Hyères Festival, Viard presided over the fashion jury.