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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

Don’t Believe the Hype: Exclusivity Still Matters

Demand for luxury fashion is deeply rooted in exclusivity. The rise of millennials and the industry’s recent use of inclusivity in its marketing narratives does not change this, argues Luca Solca.

Luxury

Don’t Believe the Hype: Exclusivity Still Matters

Demand for luxury fashion is deeply rooted in exclusivity. The rise of millennials and the industry’s recent use of inclusivity in its marketing narratives does not change this, argues Luca Solca.


Luxury

Luxury’s Supply Chain in the Spotlight

This week, Bernard Arnault and Donald Trump inaugurated a new Louis Vuitton factory in Texas. More efficiently meeting local demand, the politics of ‘Made in the USA’ and the threat of future tariffs on European goods were likely key factors in the decision. But the fanfare also underscored on how luxury’s supply chain is coming under greater scrutiny and who’s best positioned to come out ahead.

Luxury

Luxury’s Supply Chain in the Spotlight

This week, Bernard Arnault and Donald Trump inaugurated a new Louis Vuitton factory in Texas. More efficiently meeting local demand, the politics of ‘Made in the USA’ and the threat of future tariffs on European goods were likely key factors in the decision. But the fanfare also underscored on how luxury’s supply chain is coming under greater scrutiny and who’s best positioned to come out ahead.


Luxury

Op-Ed | Inclusivity Demands More Than a Show

The fashion industry has staged an extraordinary consumer-facing performance of inclusivity, but its power structure remains anything but inclusive, argues Jason Campbell.

Luxury

Op-Ed | Inclusivity Demands More Than a Show

The fashion industry has staged an extraordinary consumer-facing performance of inclusivity, but its power structure remains anything but inclusive, argues Jason Campbell.


Luxury

Can the Champs Élysées Reinvent Itself?

The famous Paris shopping avenue has had a tough time of late, but luxury brands are still willing to commit.

Luxury

Can the Champs Élysées Reinvent Itself?

The famous Paris shopping avenue has had a tough time of late, but luxury brands are still willing to commit.


News & Analysis

The Business of Casting Queer Models

Rising demand for LGBTQIA+ models is being driven by marketing as much as by social responsibility. But whatever the motives, greater visibility can help fight marginalisation.

News & Analysis

The Business of Casting Queer Models

Rising demand for LGBTQIA+ models is being driven by marketing as much as by social responsibility. But whatever the motives, greater visibility can help fight marginalisation.


Retail

Peer-to-Peer Rental Start-Ups Take on Rent the Runway

A slew of new companies offer fashion rentals from users' closets and say their business models are easier to manage. But are customers dedicated enough to ship out and clean their own items?

Retail

Peer-to-Peer Rental Start-Ups Take on Rent the Runway

A slew of new companies offer fashion rentals from users' closets and say their business models are easier to manage. But are customers dedicated enough to ship out and clean their own items?


Retail

The Big Business of White Sneakers

Despite a highly saturated market, startup labels are breaking through thanks to the enduring popularity of the minimalist trainer. So, how does a new brand sell such a simple shoe?

Retail

The Big Business of White Sneakers

Despite a highly saturated market, startup labels are breaking through thanks to the enduring popularity of the minimalist trainer. So, how does a new brand sell such a simple shoe?


Retail

Levi’s Hit by Weakness in US Wholesale

The denim brand reported a 4 percent drop in third-quarter profit, the first fall since the 165-year-old company went public in March.

Retail

Levi’s Hit by Weakness in US Wholesale

The denim brand reported a 4 percent drop in third-quarter profit, the first fall since the 165-year-old company went public in March.


News & Analysis

Fashion’s Long Road to Inclusivity

From charges of cultural appropriation to outright racism, the last year has made clear just how far fashion still has to go to become more inclusive. Now, a perfect storm of identity politics, consumer activism and social media may bring about lasting change.

News & Analysis

Fashion’s Long Road to Inclusivity

From charges of cultural appropriation to outright racism, the last year has made clear just how far fashion still has to go to become more inclusive. Now, a perfect storm of identity politics, consumer activism and social media may bring about lasting change.


Retail

Burberry Partners with The RealReal to Tap Fast-Growing Resale Market

The luxury British brand will offer consignors of its items a personal shopping experience, enticing them back into its stores.

Retail

Burberry Partners with The RealReal to Tap Fast-Growing Resale Market

The luxury British brand will offer consignors of its items a personal shopping experience, enticing them back into its stores.