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Chanel is a French luxury fashion house founded by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel in Paris in 1910. The company is privately owned by the Wertheimer family and headquartered in Paris.

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Fashion Week

The Great Fashion Show Boom

Luxury’s megalabels have dialled up the number of shows they are staging. How much is enough?

Fashion Week

The Great Fashion Show Boom

Luxury’s megalabels have dialled up the number of shows they are staging. How much is enough?


Fashion Week

At Couture, the Murmuring 30s

The first days of the Paris couture shows offered subliminal reflections of other times and places when things were just as bad as they are now, writes Tim Blanks.

Fashion Week

At Couture, the Murmuring 30s

The first days of the Paris couture shows offered subliminal reflections of other times and places when things were just as bad as they are now, writes Tim Blanks.


Luxury

The Debrief | Why Chanel Is Opening Private Boutiques

BoF’s luxury editor Robert Williams offers insight into the surprising news that the mega-label plans to open stores dedicated to serving top customers.

Luxury

The Debrief | Why Chanel Is Opening Private Boutiques

BoF’s luxury editor Robert Williams offers insight into the surprising news that the mega-label plans to open stores dedicated to serving top customers.


Luxury

Chanel to Open Private Stores for Top Clients as Sales Soar 50%

The French luxury giant said 2021 revenues rose 23 percent over pre-pandemic levels to $15 billion. The brand now plans to open dedicated boutiques for top-spending clients as rapid growth risks overcrowding its stores, CFO Philippe Blondiaux revealed.

Luxury

Chanel to Open Private Stores for Top Clients as Sales Soar 50%

The French luxury giant said 2021 revenues rose 23 percent over pre-pandemic levels to $15 billion. The brand now plans to open dedicated boutiques for top-spending clients as rapid growth risks overcrowding its stores, CFO Philippe Blondiaux revealed.


Technology

Luxury’s Customer Experience Is Getting a Tech Upgrade

Far from replacing the personal, face-to-face service at the heart of the luxury shopping experience, new technologies and digital channels are giving brands engaging and creative ways to enhance their customer relationships.

Technology

Luxury’s Customer Experience Is Getting a Tech Upgrade

Far from replacing the personal, face-to-face service at the heart of the luxury shopping experience, new technologies and digital channels are giving brands engaging and creative ways to enhance their customer relationships.


Sustainability

Could Exotic Skins Go the Same Way as Fur?

While some companies have denounced the use of crocodile, snake and ostrich skins to make high-end leather goods, others are doubling down on the product category.

Sustainability

Could Exotic Skins Go the Same Way as Fur?

While some companies have denounced the use of crocodile, snake and ostrich skins to make high-end leather goods, others are doubling down on the product category.


China

Are Hermès’ Sales Tactics a Problem in China?

Chinese luxury consumers say they feel increasingly pressured to buy other items before being offered the chance to nab sought-after Birkin and Kelly bags. The sales tactic is reportedly on the rise at brands like Celine and Rolex, too.

China

Are Hermès’ Sales Tactics a Problem in China?

Chinese luxury consumers say they feel increasingly pressured to buy other items before being offered the chance to nab sought-after Birkin and Kelly bags. The sales tactic is reportedly on the rise at brands like Celine and Rolex, too.


Beauty

What Makes a Luxury Beauty Brand?

New beauty lines gravitate toward “affordable” or “luxury” branding, but often get stuck somewhere in between. Finding a way out of the mushy middle requires a unique product and attention to detail.

Beauty

What Makes a Luxury Beauty Brand?

New beauty lines gravitate toward “affordable” or “luxury” branding, but often get stuck somewhere in between. Finding a way out of the mushy middle requires a unique product and attention to detail.


Luxury

Chanel Restricts Sales to Russians Abroad

The French luxury giant is refusing to sell to Russians unless they can prove they live outside the country and declare they will not take purchases to Russia, upsetting some clients.

Luxury

Chanel Restricts Sales to Russians Abroad

The French luxury giant is refusing to sell to Russians unless they can prove they live outside the country and declare they will not take purchases to Russia, upsetting some clients.


Workplace & Talent

Who Makes a Great Fashion CEO?

This week, Versace and Alexander McQueen named new CEOs, following changes at the top of Chanel, Ferragamo and Burberry. In a sector known for favouring seasoned insiders, non-traditional picks with outside perspectives remain rare.

Workplace & Talent

Who Makes a Great Fashion CEO?

This week, Versace and Alexander McQueen named new CEOs, following changes at the top of Chanel, Ferragamo and Burberry. In a sector known for favouring seasoned insiders, non-traditional picks with outside perspectives remain rare.