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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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Retail

Saks Fifth Avenue Hits Back at Cartier with $55 Million Countersuit

The department store argues that it's justified in moving Cartier to the basement of its New York flagship, and denies ever assuring the fine jewellery brand that it could keep its ground floor boutique.

Retail

Saks Fifth Avenue Hits Back at Cartier with $55 Million Countersuit

The department store argues that it's justified in moving Cartier to the basement of its New York flagship, and denies ever assuring the fine jewellery brand that it could keep its ground floor boutique.


China

Fashion Designers Boldly Embrace Their Chinese Heritage

In the past, cultural identity took a backseat to vocational aspirations. Not so for the new generation of designers of Chinese descent.

China

Fashion Designers Boldly Embrace Their Chinese Heritage

In the past, cultural identity took a backseat to vocational aspirations. Not so for the new generation of designers of Chinese descent.


News & Analysis

The $900 Million ‘Old Céline’ Opportunity

Who is best positioned to dress the affluent follower of Phoebe Philo’s chic and unfussy Celine in the wake of Hedi Slimane’s wholesale reinvention of the LVMH-owned house?

News & Analysis

The $900 Million ‘Old Céline’ Opportunity

Who is best positioned to dress the affluent follower of Phoebe Philo’s chic and unfussy Celine in the wake of Hedi Slimane’s wholesale reinvention of the LVMH-owned house?


News & Analysis

Louis Vuitton, Chanel Are the Most Valuable Brands, But Gucci is Gaining

BoF can exclusively reveal Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2018. The value of luxury brands is increasing faster than any other sector, with Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Gucci leading the pack.

News & Analysis

Louis Vuitton, Chanel Are the Most Valuable Brands, But Gucci is Gaining

BoF can exclusively reveal Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2018. The value of luxury brands is increasing faster than any other sector, with Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Gucci leading the pack.


Fashion Week

At Chanel, Barefoot Dreams

When the models kicked off their Perspex-heeled mules and splashed down the shoreline, it didn’t appear at all incongruous that they were wearing Chanel tweed, gold-speckled and flecked with candy-coloured dots.

Fashion Week

At Chanel, Barefoot Dreams

When the models kicked off their Perspex-heeled mules and splashed down the shoreline, it didn’t appear at all incongruous that they were wearing Chanel tweed, gold-speckled and flecked with candy-coloured dots.


Technology

How Biotechnology Is Reshaping Fashion

Modern Meadow, Bolt Threads and VitroLabs are leading a wave of start-ups tapping biotechnology to develop a new generation of sustainable and cruelty-free materials.

Technology

How Biotechnology Is Reshaping Fashion

Modern Meadow, Bolt Threads and VitroLabs are leading a wave of start-ups tapping biotechnology to develop a new generation of sustainable and cruelty-free materials.


Beauty

L'Oreal Makes a Splash on the Seine

For years, luxury clothing brands from Chanel to Kering's Gucci have picked increasingly elaborate settings to present their collections. Now beauty firms are getting in on the act.

Beauty

L'Oreal Makes a Splash on the Seine

For years, luxury clothing brands from Chanel to Kering's Gucci have picked increasingly elaborate settings to present their collections. Now beauty firms are getting in on the act.


Fashion Week

Balmain Brings Egypt to Paris

Olivier Rousteing’s latest collection featured garments imprinted with hieroglyphics and pyramids, but more successful was his playful approach to French classics.

Fashion Week

Balmain Brings Egypt to Paris

Olivier Rousteing’s latest collection featured garments imprinted with hieroglyphics and pyramids, but more successful was his playful approach to French classics.


News & Analysis

When It Comes to Technology, Fashion Is Still a Laggard

The leading luxury groups are missing out on the kind of value creation happening at companies like Farfetch, which is building the fashion industry of the future.

News & Analysis

When It Comes to Technology, Fashion Is Still a Laggard

The leading luxury groups are missing out on the kind of value creation happening at companies like Farfetch, which is building the fashion industry of the future.


News & Analysis

Meet BoF's Industry Experts

BoF has assembled an exceptional group of tutors, from industry legends to disruptive innovators and inspirational professionals, ready to share their industry insights and on-the-job experience with you in our online courses, designed to accelerate your career.

News & Analysis

Meet BoF's Industry Experts

BoF has assembled an exceptional group of tutors, from industry legends to disruptive innovators and inspirational professionals, ready to share their industry insights and on-the-job experience with you in our online courses, designed to accelerate your career.