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.


Will Fashion’s Bet on Food and Beverage Pay Off?
In China, branded cafes, bars and restaurants are a marketing sweet spot for luxury players like Burberry, Cartier and Tiffany but navigating an unfamiliar sector amid strict lockdowns isn’t easy.

Will Fashion’s Bet on Food and Beverage Pay Off?
In China, branded cafes, bars and restaurants are a marketing sweet spot for luxury players like Burberry, Cartier and Tiffany but navigating an unfamiliar sector amid strict lockdowns isn’t easy.

In Dark Times, Choose Optimism!
Chanel, Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton offered “useful beauty” for Spring 2023, writes Tim Blanks.

In Dark Times, Choose Optimism!
Chanel, Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton offered “useful beauty” for Spring 2023, writes Tim Blanks.

Fashion’s Green Debt Tinged With Greenwash
Chanel and other companies that sell sustainability-linked bonds aren’t risking much, with the majority of associated goals weak, irrelevant, or even already achieved, according to Bloomberg analysis.

Fashion’s Green Debt Tinged With Greenwash
Chanel and other companies that sell sustainability-linked bonds aren’t risking much, with the majority of associated goals weak, irrelevant, or even already achieved, according to Bloomberg analysis.

The Outlook for China’s $15 Billion Handbag Market
Despite economic headwinds, China is set to overtake the US as the world’s largest market for luxury handbags with domestic sales doubling in just six years. But to capture that growth potential, brands must refine their approach.

The Outlook for China’s $15 Billion Handbag Market
Despite economic headwinds, China is set to overtake the US as the world’s largest market for luxury handbags with domestic sales doubling in just six years. But to capture that growth potential, brands must refine their approach.

Can Luxury Bags Be Smart Investments?
As top luxury labels raise prices and tighten distribution, designer bags are garnering higher prices at resale, with some styles from coveted brands retaining a significant portion of their retail value long after purchase.

Can Luxury Bags Be Smart Investments?
As top luxury labels raise prices and tighten distribution, designer bags are garnering higher prices at resale, with some styles from coveted brands retaining a significant portion of their retail value long after purchase.

The Post-Pandemic CEO Shakeup
From Gap to Chanel, big fashion brands are shaking up the top job, as the industry puts some of its Covid-era problems behind it and prepares for a new set of challenges, including an economic downturn.

The Post-Pandemic CEO Shakeup
From Gap to Chanel, big fashion brands are shaking up the top job, as the industry puts some of its Covid-era problems behind it and prepares for a new set of challenges, including an economic downturn.

The Great Fashion Show Boom
Luxury’s megalabels have dialled up the number of shows they are staging. How much is enough?

The Great Fashion Show Boom
Luxury’s megalabels have dialled up the number of shows they are staging. How much is enough?

At Couture, the Murmuring 30s
The first days of the Paris couture shows offered subliminal reflections of other times and places when things were just as bad as they are now, writes Tim Blanks.

At Couture, the Murmuring 30s
The first days of the Paris couture shows offered subliminal reflections of other times and places when things were just as bad as they are now, writes Tim Blanks.

The Debrief | Why Chanel Is Opening Private Boutiques
BoF’s luxury editor Robert Williams offers insight into the surprising news that the mega-label plans to open stores dedicated to serving top customers.

The Debrief | Why Chanel Is Opening Private Boutiques
BoF’s luxury editor Robert Williams offers insight into the surprising news that the mega-label plans to open stores dedicated to serving top customers.

Chanel to Open Private Stores for Top Clients as Sales Soar 50%
The French luxury giant said 2021 revenues rose 23 percent over pre-pandemic levels to $15 billion. The brand now plans to open dedicated boutiques for top-spending clients as rapid growth risks overcrowding its stores, CFO Philippe Blondiaux revealed.

Chanel to Open Private Stores for Top Clients as Sales Soar 50%
The French luxury giant said 2021 revenues rose 23 percent over pre-pandemic levels to $15 billion. The brand now plans to open dedicated boutiques for top-spending clients as rapid growth risks overcrowding its stores, CFO Philippe Blondiaux revealed.