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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

Chanel Takes the Subway, LVMH’s Management Shakeup

What’s going on at luxury’s two biggest brands, Chanel and Louis Vuitton? Plus, Sant Ambroeus opens in Paris.

Luxury

Chanel Takes the Subway, LVMH’s Management Shakeup

What’s going on at luxury’s two biggest brands, Chanel and Louis Vuitton? Plus, Sant Ambroeus opens in Paris.


Marketing

Breaking Down Chanel’s A$AP Rocky Partnership

While it only officially sells women’s clothing, Chanel’s partnership with the rapper is the latest instance of it doubling down on male ambassadors.

Marketing

Breaking Down Chanel’s A$AP Rocky Partnership

While it only officially sells women’s clothing, Chanel’s partnership with the rapper is the latest instance of it doubling down on male ambassadors.


Creative Class

Jonathan Anderson Takes Top Prize at BFC’s Fashion Awards

Anderson won designer of the year for the third year in a row. Sarah Burton, Grace Wales Bonner, Dilara Findikoğlu, Delphine Arnault, Brunello Cuccinelli, Rei Kawakubo and the late Melanie Ward were also recognised.

Creative Class

Jonathan Anderson Takes Top Prize at BFC’s Fashion Awards

Anderson won designer of the year for the third year in a row. Sarah Burton, Grace Wales Bonner, Dilara Findikoğlu, Delphine Arnault, Brunello Cuccinelli, Rei Kawakubo and the late Melanie Ward were also recognised.


Luxury

This Week: Chanel and Zara Face Fresh Tests

Matthieu Blazy’s first US show for Chanel and Zara-owner Inditex’s latest financial results will be key tests for two powerhouses at opposite ends of the market. Plus, The Fashion Awards.

Luxury

This Week: Chanel and Zara Face Fresh Tests

Matthieu Blazy’s first US show for Chanel and Zara-owner Inditex’s latest financial results will be key tests for two powerhouses at opposite ends of the market. Plus, The Fashion Awards.


Luxury

Inside Charvet, the French Shirtmaker that Struck Runway Gold with Chanel

In a rare interview, Anne-Marie and Jean-Claude Colban open up about Charvet, serving a ‘cultural elite’ and how a creative exchange with Matthieu Blazy for his Chanel debut spotlighted the shirtmaker’s unique appeal.

Luxury

Inside Charvet, the French Shirtmaker that Struck Runway Gold with Chanel

In a rare interview, Anne-Marie and Jean-Claude Colban open up about Charvet, serving a ‘cultural elite’ and how a creative exchange with Matthieu Blazy for his Chanel debut spotlighted the shirtmaker’s unique appeal.


Luxury

Rethinking The Art World | The Strategy Behind Chanel’s Arts and Culture Push

The French couture and beauty giant is rewriting luxury fashion’s soft power playbook with a decentralised approach to arts patronage that’s about creating ‘cultural transformation,’ not branded museums.

Luxury

Rethinking The Art World | The Strategy Behind Chanel’s Arts and Culture Push

The French couture and beauty giant is rewriting luxury fashion’s soft power playbook with a decentralised approach to arts patronage that’s about creating ‘cultural transformation,’ not branded museums.


Luxury

Rethinking the Art World | Editor’s Letter

BoF is ramping up its nascent coverage of the art world with a special package on how the sector is being reshaped by new power centres, new forms of patronage, new approaches to creativity and the epic battle between Sotheby’s and Christie’s.

Luxury

Rethinking the Art World | Editor’s Letter

BoF is ramping up its nascent coverage of the art world with a special package on how the sector is being reshaped by new power centres, new forms of patronage, new approaches to creativity and the epic battle between Sotheby’s and Christie’s.


Beauty

How Layering Transformed the Fragrance Market

From Chanel to Kayali, beauty brands at every price point are eschewing ‘signature scent’ marketing in favour of creating a wardrobe of perfume options.

Beauty

How Layering Transformed the Fragrance Market

From Chanel to Kayali, beauty brands at every price point are eschewing ‘signature scent’ marketing in favour of creating a wardrobe of perfume options.


Sustainability

From Shein to Chanel, What Paris Says About the State of Fashion

After a season of designer debuts, we’re looking at whether fashion has delivered on its great reset, as well as the other drama playing out in Paris: Shein’s plans to open its first physical stores. Then there’s the latest luxury sweatshop scandal, and also Taylor Swift.

Sustainability

From Shein to Chanel, What Paris Says About the State of Fashion

After a season of designer debuts, we’re looking at whether fashion has delivered on its great reset, as well as the other drama playing out in Paris: Shein’s plans to open its first physical stores. Then there’s the latest luxury sweatshop scandal, and also Taylor Swift.


Luxury

Is Fashion Stuck in the Past?

This season, new designers at Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Balenciaga and more turned to the archives to illuminate a way forward — with varying degrees of success, Laurence Benaïm writes.

Luxury

Is Fashion Stuck in the Past?

This season, new designers at Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Balenciaga and more turned to the archives to illuminate a way forward — with varying degrees of success, Laurence Benaïm writes.