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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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Luxury

Does Chanel’s Stance on E-Commerce Make Sense?

A difficult 2020 hasn’t shaken the brand’s decision to sell its core fashion and leather goods in-store only.

Luxury

Does Chanel’s Stance on E-Commerce Make Sense?

A difficult 2020 hasn’t shaken the brand’s decision to sell its core fashion and leather goods in-store only.


Fashion Week

Chanel’s Last Virtual Fashion Show?

This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel’s digital cruise show, retail hiring in the US and Honest Co.’s IPO.

Fashion Week

Chanel’s Last Virtual Fashion Show?

This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel’s digital cruise show, retail hiring in the US and Honest Co.’s IPO.


Luxury

How High Can Fashion Prices Go?

Luxury goods are more expensive than ever, prompting sticker shock on social media. And yet, consumers continue to pay up.

Luxury

How High Can Fashion Prices Go?

Luxury goods are more expensive than ever, prompting sticker shock on social media. And yet, consumers continue to pay up.


Fashion Week

What Happened to Fashion Week in Four Charts

In recent years, hundreds of designers have stopped showing at fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris. BoF analysed two years of shows to understand the scale and shape of the exodus.

Fashion Week

What Happened to Fashion Week in Four Charts

In recent years, hundreds of designers have stopped showing at fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris. BoF analysed two years of shows to understand the scale and shape of the exodus.


Sustainability

Exclusive: Hermès Bets on Mushroom-Based ‘Leather’

The leather-goods powerhouse is testing alternative materials in a break with tradition, reimagining its ‘Victoria’ travel bag in a lab-grown substitute.

Sustainability

Exclusive: Hermès Bets on Mushroom-Based ‘Leather’

The leather-goods powerhouse is testing alternative materials in a break with tradition, reimagining its ‘Victoria’ travel bag in a lab-grown substitute.


Sustainability

Fashion Goes Green to Raise Capital

The likes of Chanel, Adidas and H&M are landing funds based on potential environmental, social and governance impact, relying on sustainability targets to secure both public and investor goodwill.

Sustainability

Fashion Goes Green to Raise Capital

The likes of Chanel, Adidas and H&M are landing funds based on potential environmental, social and governance impact, relying on sustainability targets to secure both public and investor goodwill.


Fashion Week

Widescreen Escapism at Haute Couture

Tim Blanks reports on an all-digital couture season that transported him from the bleak London lockdown as designers stretched their creativity showcasing fashion’s highest craft.

Fashion Week

Widescreen Escapism at Haute Couture

Tim Blanks reports on an all-digital couture season that transported him from the bleak London lockdown as designers stretched their creativity showcasing fashion’s highest craft.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Chanel Appoints Sustainability Chief, Ferragamo Announces Smaller Board

This week, Chanel announces Kate Wylie will lead its sustainability team, while Ferragamo makes changes to its board’s size and structure.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Chanel Appoints Sustainability Chief, Ferragamo Announces Smaller Board

This week, Chanel announces Kate Wylie will lead its sustainability team, while Ferragamo makes changes to its board’s size and structure.


Fashion Week

Renaissance at the Château of Chanel?

The Metiers d’Art collection Virginie Viard presented this evening, though superb in its craftsmanship, reflected a recipe that has become stuffy, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

Renaissance at the Château of Chanel?

The Metiers d’Art collection Virginie Viard presented this evening, though superb in its craftsmanship, reflected a recipe that has become stuffy, writes Angelo Flaccavento.


Sustainability

Why Big Brands Are Investing in Sustainability Start-Ups

This year, Ralph Lauren and Lululemon have joined the likes of H&M Group, Kering and Chanel in pouring money into innovations that could reduce the industry’s environmental impact.

Sustainability

Why Big Brands Are Investing in Sustainability Start-Ups

This year, Ralph Lauren and Lululemon have joined the likes of H&M Group, Kering and Chanel in pouring money into innovations that could reduce the industry’s environmental impact.