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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 Pulls Back on Price Hikes as Sales Fall 4%

The French couture and beauty giant is easing off punchy price increases and investing in new markets including India, Mexico and Canada, CEO Leena Nair and CFO Philippe Blondiaux told BoF, as sales slid for the first time since 2020.

Luxury

Chanel Pulls Back on Price Hikes as Sales Fall 4%

The French couture and beauty giant is easing off punchy price increases and investing in new markets including India, Mexico and Canada, CEO Leena Nair and CFO Philippe Blondiaux told BoF, as sales slid for the first time since 2020.


Marketing

5 Fashion Brands That Dominated the Met Gala Social Conversation

Analysis from BoF INSIGHTS PULSE shows which brands and celebrities drove the conversation around the Met Gala on social media — and why.

Marketing

5 Fashion Brands That Dominated the Met Gala Social Conversation

Analysis from BoF INSIGHTS PULSE shows which brands and celebrities drove the conversation around the Met Gala on social media — and why.


Luxury

Luxury Has a Fake News Problem. Is Silence the Right Strategy?

Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton are among the luxury megabrands that have largely remained quiet amid a flood of viral TikToks falsely suggesting their bags are made in China.

Luxury

Luxury Has a Fake News Problem. Is Silence the Right Strategy?

Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton are among the luxury megabrands that have largely remained quiet amid a flood of viral TikToks falsely suggesting their bags are made in China.


Luxury

Exclusive: Chanel Signs Kendrick Lamar as Brand Ambassador

The American musician’s unique blend of artistry, social commentary and provocation has generated cultural impact, commercial success and institutional recognition. Now, he’s starring in the French brand’s latest eyewear campaign.

Luxury

Exclusive: Chanel Signs Kendrick Lamar as Brand Ambassador

The American musician’s unique blend of artistry, social commentary and provocation has generated cultural impact, commercial success and institutional recognition. Now, he’s starring in the French brand’s latest eyewear campaign.


Global Markets

Exclusive: Chanel Names Bollywood Star Ananya Panday New Ambassador

The appointment of the 26-year-old actress underscores the French luxury brand’s growing commitment to the India market.

Global Markets

Exclusive: Chanel Names Bollywood Star Ananya Panday New Ambassador

The appointment of the 26-year-old actress underscores the French luxury brand’s growing commitment to the India market.


Sustainability

‘Trade War TikTok’ Takes Aim at Luxury

Chinese creators claiming to manufacture for luxury brands have gone viral on the platform, offering cut-price ‘dupes’ in response to Trump’s punitive tariffs on the country.

Sustainability

‘Trade War TikTok’ Takes Aim at Luxury

Chinese creators claiming to manufacture for luxury brands have gone viral on the platform, offering cut-price ‘dupes’ in response to Trump’s punitive tariffs on the country.


Luxury

Explainer: How Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Luxury Fashion

The Trump administration’s radical changes to US trade policy won’t push retail prices up enough to directly dampen sales, but the effects on the global economy and consumer sentiment could seriously dent an industry still struggling to bounce back from a sharp downturn in demand.

Luxury

Explainer: How Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Luxury Fashion

The Trump administration’s radical changes to US trade policy won’t push retail prices up enough to directly dampen sales, but the effects on the global economy and consumer sentiment could seriously dent an industry still struggling to bounce back from a sharp downturn in demand.


Luxury

The Logic Behind Chanel’s Boat Race Deal

The French luxury giant’s sponsorship of the annual Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race is more about brand storytelling than reach. ‘You are talking about the ultimate level of sport with the purest values,’ said Chanel’s president of watches and jewellery Frédéric Grangié.

Luxury

The Logic Behind Chanel’s Boat Race Deal

The French luxury giant’s sponsorship of the annual Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race is more about brand storytelling than reach. ‘You are talking about the ultimate level of sport with the purest values,’ said Chanel’s president of watches and jewellery Frédéric Grangié.


Fashion Week

5 Brands That Dominated the Social Conversation During Paris Fashion Week

While critics may have hailed Tom Ford and Givenchy as standout moments of the season, new analysis from BoF INSIGHTS PULSE says Schiaparelli, Coperni and Chanel led the user-generated conversation on social media during Paris Fashion Week.

Fashion Week

5 Brands That Dominated the Social Conversation During Paris Fashion Week

While critics may have hailed Tom Ford and Givenchy as standout moments of the season, new analysis from BoF INSIGHTS PULSE says Schiaparelli, Coperni and Chanel led the user-generated conversation on social media during Paris Fashion Week.


Beauty

The Niche Perfumers Betting Big on Asia

Interest in niche fragrances is growing the overall perfume market in Asia, which has been historically dwarfed by its skincare and cosmetics segments. Global cult brands like Byredo are refreshing their local efforts to win big.

Beauty

The Niche Perfumers Betting Big on Asia

Interest in niche fragrances is growing the overall perfume market in Asia, which has been historically dwarfed by its skincare and cosmetics segments. Global cult brands like Byredo are refreshing their local efforts to win big.