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Chanel

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.

Chanel

Chanel Sets Sights on Luxury Watchmaking

The luxury house is strengthening its position in the sector with recent investments in timepiece parts makers including small Swiss firm Kenissi.

Chanel Sets Sights on Luxury Watchmaking

The luxury house is strengthening its position in the sector with recent investments in timepiece parts makers including small Swiss firm Kenissi.


Luxury

Is That Vintage Chanel a Fake? Depends Who You Ask

Luxury resale sites like The RealReal and Vestiaire Collective create an unprecedented opportunity for counterfeiters. Are they doing enough to weed out fakes?

Luxury

Is That Vintage Chanel a Fake? Depends Who You Ask

Luxury resale sites like The RealReal and Vestiaire Collective create an unprecedented opportunity for counterfeiters. Are they doing enough to weed out fakes?


Workplace & Talent

BoF FAQs: Chanel

From Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's early years on the Rue Cambon, launching Chanel No.5 and the now iconic 2.55 handbag, to how the business operates today, BoF answers your questions on what is regarded as the world's most desirable luxury fashion brand.

Workplace & Talent

BoF FAQs: Chanel

From Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's early years on the Rue Cambon, launching Chanel No.5 and the now iconic 2.55 handbag, to how the business operates today, BoF answers your questions on what is regarded as the world's most desirable luxury fashion brand.


China

Making Sense of China’s ‘Consumption Upgrade’

Chinese consumers are upgrading their consumption habits, Canada Goose postponed its Beijing debut amid the fallout from Huawei, and a farmer's DIY couture is going viral. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

China

Making Sense of China’s ‘Consumption Upgrade’

Chinese consumers are upgrading their consumption habits, Canada Goose postponed its Beijing debut amid the fallout from Huawei, and a farmer's DIY couture is going viral. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


Beauty

Why International Beauty Brands Are Piling into South Korea

Global players from Givenchy Beauty to Sephora are targeting the growing opportunity in South Korea, but a phalanx of homegrown brands stands in their way.

Beauty

Why International Beauty Brands Are Piling into South Korea

Global players from Givenchy Beauty to Sephora are targeting the growing opportunity in South Korea, but a phalanx of homegrown brands stands in their way.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing OBO, LMS Wellness, Irene Neuwirth, Jack Victor and Elle International Fashion and Luxury Management Program

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing OBO, LMS Wellness, Irene Neuwirth, Jack Victor and Elle International Fashion and Luxury Management Program

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Luxury

LVMH to Buy Belmond Hotel Group for $2.6 Billion

The acquisition is one of Bernard Arnault’s biggest and comes as consumers shift spending toward trips, health clubs, restaurants and entertainment and interest in shopping malls dwindles.

Luxury

LVMH to Buy Belmond Hotel Group for $2.6 Billion

The acquisition is one of Bernard Arnault’s biggest and comes as consumers shift spending toward trips, health clubs, restaurants and entertainment and interest in shopping malls dwindles.


Luxury

A Turning Point for China’s Stance on Counterfeit Luxury Goods

The Chinese government is finally ready to crack down on the country’s black and grey luxury market and better regulate its booming e-commerce sector.

Luxury

A Turning Point for China’s Stance on Counterfeit Luxury Goods

The Chinese government is finally ready to crack down on the country’s black and grey luxury market and better regulate its booming e-commerce sector.


News & Analysis

Anarchy and Awards in the UK

This week, everyone will be talking about the UK Parliament's Brexit vote, the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards and Zara parent Inditex's financial results. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

News & Analysis

Anarchy and Awards in the UK

This week, everyone will be talking about the UK Parliament's Brexit vote, the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards and Zara parent Inditex's financial results. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Luxury

Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?

PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.

Luxury

Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?

PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.