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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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Financial Markets

LVMH Second Quarter Sales Up 11 Percent

The group reaped the benefits of China’s surging appetite for French luxury products, which remained untouched by the fight over tariffs.

Financial Markets

LVMH Second Quarter Sales Up 11 Percent

The group reaped the benefits of China’s surging appetite for French luxury products, which remained untouched by the fight over tariffs.


Technology

The End of Ownership

From Uber to Spotify, ownership is giving way to on-demand services. What does this mean for fashion?

Technology

The End of Ownership

From Uber to Spotify, ownership is giving way to on-demand services. What does this mean for fashion?


Luxury

Luxury's Giants Look to Extend Their Winning Streak

This Monday, everyone will be talking about LVMH and Kering's upcoming financial results, the Swiss watch industry's rebound and new documentaries about Alexander McQueen and Kevyn Aucoin. Read our Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

Luxury's Giants Look to Extend Their Winning Streak

This Monday, everyone will be talking about LVMH and Kering's upcoming financial results, the Swiss watch industry's rebound and new documentaries about Alexander McQueen and Kevyn Aucoin. Read our Cheat Sheet.


Beauty

The Paradox That Makes Chanel a Powerhouse

Chanel is simultaneously among the most exclusive and most accessible luxury fashion labels of all, a strategy that has made it by far the world’s largest luxury megabrand in retail equivalent terms.

Beauty

The Paradox That Makes Chanel a Powerhouse

Chanel is simultaneously among the most exclusive and most accessible luxury fashion labels of all, a strategy that has made it by far the world’s largest luxury megabrand in retail equivalent terms.


News & Analysis

How Philipp Plein Made Bad Taste Big Business

The German designer’s over-the-top aesthetic has passionate devotees, but some are starting to say it’s too much.

News & Analysis

How Philipp Plein Made Bad Taste Big Business

The German designer’s over-the-top aesthetic has passionate devotees, but some are starting to say it’s too much.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Stitch Fix, Arezzo&Co, Sup de Luxe and Tigerlily

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

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Stitch Fix, Arezzo&Co, Sup de Luxe and Tigerlily

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


Beauty

Amazon & Nordstrom: A Tale of Two Sales

This Monday, everyone will be talking about Amazon and Nordstrom's biggest sales of the year, Anna Wintour's Air Jordans and Kylie Cosmetics' eye-popping valuation. Read our Cheat Sheet.

Beauty

Amazon & Nordstrom: A Tale of Two Sales

This Monday, everyone will be talking about Amazon and Nordstrom's biggest sales of the year, Anna Wintour's Air Jordans and Kylie Cosmetics' eye-popping valuation. Read our Cheat Sheet.


Luxury

6 Reasons Luxury Brands Should Embrace the Resale Market

Luxury brands have long insisted that selling products second-hand weakens brand value and encourages counterfeiting. But getting into the game may be worth the associated risk.

Luxury

6 Reasons Luxury Brands Should Embrace the Resale Market

Luxury brands have long insisted that selling products second-hand weakens brand value and encourages counterfeiting. But getting into the game may be worth the associated risk.


Luxury

Prada Is Making Progress

After a series of strategic missteps, Prada is finding its footing, writes Luca Solca.

Luxury

Prada Is Making Progress

After a series of strategic missteps, Prada is finding its footing, writes Luca Solca.


News & Analysis

Vintage Boom Buoys RealReal and Jolts Luxury Labels

The RealReal could be ready IPO within two years, when it expects the value of goods sold on the site to reach $1 billion annually, and is also in talks with LVMH and Kering over potential partnerships.

News & Analysis

Vintage Boom Buoys RealReal and Jolts Luxury Labels

The RealReal could be ready IPO within two years, when it expects the value of goods sold on the site to reach $1 billion annually, and is also in talks with LVMH and Kering over potential partnerships.