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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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Beauty

Sephora vs Ulta: The Battle of Beauty’s Retail Giants

As high-end Sephora expands its budget offering and low-end Ulta boosts its prestige presence, the world’s two biggest beauty retailers are set for a clash.

Beauty

Sephora vs Ulta: The Battle of Beauty’s Retail Giants

As high-end Sephora expands its budget offering and low-end Ulta boosts its prestige presence, the world’s two biggest beauty retailers are set for a clash.


Luxury

Fashion and Sport Brands Clash in Luxury Sneakers Race

Gucci, Prada and Balenciaga are increasingly looking to sneakers for growth, putting them in direct competition with sportswear giants like Nike and Adidas.

Luxury

Fashion and Sport Brands Clash in Luxury Sneakers Race

Gucci, Prada and Balenciaga are increasingly looking to sneakers for growth, putting them in direct competition with sportswear giants like Nike and Adidas.


News & Analysis

Family Matters: The Pros and Cons of Clan-Run Companies

From Hermès and LVMH to H&M and Ralph Lauren, family control can be a benefit — or a liability.

News & Analysis

Family Matters: The Pros and Cons of Clan-Run Companies

From Hermès and LVMH to H&M and Ralph Lauren, family control can be a benefit — or a liability.


Sustainability

What Should French Fashion Do With Its Unsold Clothing?

A circular economy incentive to prohibit brands from discarding unsold clothing means luxury and high street retailers need to rethink their practices.

Sustainability

What Should French Fashion Do With Its Unsold Clothing?

A circular economy incentive to prohibit brands from discarding unsold clothing means luxury and high street retailers need to rethink their practices.


Luxury

Burberry’s New Strategy Takes Shape

Chief executive Marco Gobbetti revealed early indicators of how Burberry’s new strategy is taking shape, as sales growth continues to lag behind competitors.

Luxury

Burberry’s New Strategy Takes Shape

Chief executive Marco Gobbetti revealed early indicators of how Burberry’s new strategy is taking shape, as sales growth continues to lag behind competitors.


News & Analysis

The Global Influencer Economy, Part 2: Why Credibility Trumps Celebrity

Influence is a thorny business at the best of times. BoF examines trust in the era of fake news and why credibility is more powerful than celebrity.

News & Analysis

The Global Influencer Economy, Part 2: Why Credibility Trumps Celebrity

Influence is a thorny business at the best of times. BoF examines trust in the era of fake news and why credibility is more powerful than celebrity.


News & Analysis

At the Met Ball, Holier Than Thou

For followers of fashion, the Met Ball is akin to a religious experience, so this year's Catholic theme was gloriously apropos. Marshall Heyman goes inside the Party of the Year.

News & Analysis

At the Met Ball, Holier Than Thou

For followers of fashion, the Met Ball is akin to a religious experience, so this year's Catholic theme was gloriously apropos. Marshall Heyman goes inside the Party of the Year.


News & Analysis

Why H&M Is at the Met Gala

While other fast-fashion brands opt out of the industry's biggest night, H&M joins couture houses and emerging designers at the Met Gala and is launching a retail collection inspired by its custom celebrity looks. Is it worth the investment?

News & Analysis

Why H&M Is at the Met Gala

While other fast-fashion brands opt out of the industry's biggest night, H&M joins couture houses and emerging designers at the Met Gala and is launching a retail collection inspired by its custom celebrity looks. Is it worth the investment?


News & Analysis

The Truth About Jewellery

The unique dynamics of the jewellery category bode well for luxury incumbents, new entrants and investors alike, argues Luca Solca.

News & Analysis

The Truth About Jewellery

The unique dynamics of the jewellery category bode well for luxury incumbents, new entrants and investors alike, argues Luca Solca.


Luxury

Prada: Making the Most of Its Moment

In the midst of a recovery buoyed by hot product, the long-struggling Italian house is pushing forward in the US with a revamped e-commerce site and a resort show in New York. Can it catch up with its peers?

Luxury

Prada: Making the Most of Its Moment

In the midst of a recovery buoyed by hot product, the long-struggling Italian house is pushing forward in the US with a revamped e-commerce site and a resort show in New York. Can it catch up with its peers?