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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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Luxury

Burberry Warns of Dire Sales Slump as Coronavirus Spreads

The British luxury giant had previously flagged a significant hit to sales in China, but the pandemic's spread to Western markets has worsened its outlook, with fourth quarter comparable retail sales now expected to be down 30 percent.

Luxury

Burberry Warns of Dire Sales Slump as Coronavirus Spreads

The British luxury giant had previously flagged a significant hit to sales in China, but the pandemic's spread to Western markets has worsened its outlook, with fourth quarter comparable retail sales now expected to be down 30 percent.


Retail

Retailers, Pressured to Shutter Stores, Face a Moral Dilemma

Consumer backlash against big brands that continue to operate their stores is mounting as efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic increase. But some critics are asking them to go one step further and halt e-commerce as well.

Retail

Retailers, Pressured to Shutter Stores, Face a Moral Dilemma

Consumer backlash against big brands that continue to operate their stores is mounting as efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic increase. But some critics are asking them to go one step further and halt e-commerce as well.


Global Markets

Does the Fashion Industry Need to Travel as Much as It Does?

The escalating coronavirus pandemic has further exposed fashion's reliance on fuel, as mandatory travel bans require executives and creatives alike to rethink everything from staging far-flung events to hosting in-person meetings.

Global Markets

Does the Fashion Industry Need to Travel as Much as It Does?

The escalating coronavirus pandemic has further exposed fashion's reliance on fuel, as mandatory travel bans require executives and creatives alike to rethink everything from staging far-flung events to hosting in-person meetings.


Retail

Fashion on Lockdown: What's Closed, What's Cancelled

BoF is keeping tabs on the cancellations and closures sweeping the industry as brands, retailers and event producers grapple with how to manage the Covid-19 pandemic.

Retail

Fashion on Lockdown: What's Closed, What's Cancelled

BoF is keeping tabs on the cancellations and closures sweeping the industry as brands, retailers and event producers grapple with how to manage the Covid-19 pandemic.


Global Markets

How to Navigate the Coronavirus Crisis

What does all this social and financial turmoil mean for fashion? BoF is here to guide you through the latest developments, deliver analysis you won't find anywhere else and share the human stories from our community.

Global Markets

How to Navigate the Coronavirus Crisis

What does all this social and financial turmoil mean for fashion? BoF is here to guide you through the latest developments, deliver analysis you won't find anywhere else and share the human stories from our community.


Global Markets

The BoF Podcast: Retail Futurist Doug Stephens on How Coronavirus Will Shift Consumer Behaviour

As the pandemic jolts global markets and consumption habits, Imran Amed and Doug Stephens discuss the mindset fashion companies should adopt to stay above water.

Global Markets

The BoF Podcast: Retail Futurist Doug Stephens on How Coronavirus Will Shift Consumer Behaviour

As the pandemic jolts global markets and consumption habits, Imran Amed and Doug Stephens discuss the mindset fashion companies should adopt to stay above water.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Chanel Names Global Head of Arts and Culture, Givenchy Taps CEO From Dior Americas

This week, Chanel appoints former Serpentine Galleries Chief Yana Peel to a newly created arts and culture post, while Givenchy hires its new CEO from Dior.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Chanel Names Global Head of Arts and Culture, Givenchy Taps CEO From Dior Americas

This week, Chanel appoints former Serpentine Galleries Chief Yana Peel to a newly created arts and culture post, while Givenchy hires its new CEO from Dior.


Beauty

Can a Drugstore Fill the UK's Sephora and Ulta Void?

British consumers already shop for beauty products at Boots. But can the retailer become known as a destination for makeup inspiration and skincare discovery?

Beauty

Can a Drugstore Fill the UK's Sephora and Ulta Void?

British consumers already shop for beauty products at Boots. But can the retailer become known as a destination for makeup inspiration and skincare discovery?


Marketing

Why Are Luxury Brands Advertising on Twitter?

Hermès, Balenciaga and Cartier are among the brands advertising on Twitter. The social media platform is dwarfed by Instagram and YouTube, but it’s increasingly seen as a new way to reach young and wealthy consumers.

Marketing

Why Are Luxury Brands Advertising on Twitter?

Hermès, Balenciaga and Cartier are among the brands advertising on Twitter. The social media platform is dwarfed by Instagram and YouTube, but it’s increasingly seen as a new way to reach young and wealthy consumers.


Luxury

Coronavirus Casts a Shadow on Luxury’s Cruise Show Plans

As the likes of Gucci and Versace cancel events, the outbreak is surfacing urgent questions about fashion’s ways of working.

Luxury

Coronavirus Casts a Shadow on Luxury’s Cruise Show Plans

As the likes of Gucci and Versace cancel events, the outbreak is surfacing urgent questions about fashion’s ways of working.