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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

Chanel to Lean on Brand Veterans Following Lagerfeld's Death

The luxury house had said Viard would continue to manage the brand’s collections when Lagerfeld died last week at the age of 85, without clarifying her title or the breadth of her role.

Luxury

Chanel to Lean on Brand Veterans Following Lagerfeld's Death

The luxury house had said Viard would continue to manage the brand’s collections when Lagerfeld died last week at the age of 85, without clarifying her title or the breadth of her role.


News & Analysis

Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money

As the enigmatic designer's split-toe shoe gains a celebrity following years after its initial release, retailers are cashing in.

News & Analysis

Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money

As the enigmatic designer's split-toe shoe gains a celebrity following years after its initial release, retailers are cashing in.


News & Analysis

Selfridges Will Ban Exotic Skins in 2020

Starting next year, the UK luxury department store chain will only sell leather derived from agricultural livestock, joining a growing number of retailers and brands that have banned crocodile, python and other exotic skins.

News & Analysis

Selfridges Will Ban Exotic Skins in 2020

Starting next year, the UK luxury department store chain will only sell leather derived from agricultural livestock, joining a growing number of retailers and brands that have banned crocodile, python and other exotic skins.


Luxury

Paris Fashion Week: What You Need to Know

The unveiling of Karl Lagerfeld’s final Chanel collection and Lanvin’s return to the Paris runways are among the most highly anticipated events of the week.

Luxury

Paris Fashion Week: What You Need to Know

The unveiling of Karl Lagerfeld’s final Chanel collection and Lanvin’s return to the Paris runways are among the most highly anticipated events of the week.


Financial Markets

Remembering Lagerfeld and Lanvin's Next Chapter at Paris Fashion Week

This week, everyone will be talking about Paris Fashion Week, the Oscars and the future of red carpet dressing and a wave of earnings reports from troubled retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Financial Markets

Remembering Lagerfeld and Lanvin's Next Chapter at Paris Fashion Week

This week, everyone will be talking about Paris Fashion Week, the Oscars and the future of red carpet dressing and a wave of earnings reports from troubled retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Luxury

Karl Lagerfeld’s Greatest Legacy Is a Business Model

The master designer transformed a dusty French label into a multi-billion-dollar global luxury powerhouse, creating the template that has been adopted with astounding success across the fashion industry. But the formula needs an update.

Luxury

Karl Lagerfeld’s Greatest Legacy Is a Business Model

The master designer transformed a dusty French label into a multi-billion-dollar global luxury powerhouse, creating the template that has been adopted with astounding success across the fashion industry. But the formula needs an update.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Salvatore Ferragamo Names Creative Director, Serena Williams Joins Poshmark Board of Directors

This week, Salvatore Ferragamo announces the appointment of Paul Andrew to creative director, while Poshmark adds Serena Williams to its board of directors.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Salvatore Ferragamo Names Creative Director, Serena Williams Joins Poshmark Board of Directors

This week, Salvatore Ferragamo announces the appointment of Paul Andrew to creative director, while Poshmark adds Serena Williams to its board of directors.


News & Analysis

Flowerbx Raises $5.5 Million to Launch in US

The London-based delivery service is counting on its relationships with fashion brands to make a splash in New York this May.

News & Analysis

Flowerbx Raises $5.5 Million to Launch in US

The London-based delivery service is counting on its relationships with fashion brands to make a splash in New York this May.


Fashion Week

Richard Quinn’s Hallowed Archetypes

The young designer upped the voltage of his signature megawatt prints and made the banal look utterly brilliant.

Fashion Week

Richard Quinn’s Hallowed Archetypes

The young designer upped the voltage of his signature megawatt prints and made the banal look utterly brilliant.


News & Analysis

Chanel Appoints Virginie Viard as Karl Lagerfeld's Successor

The announcement muffled speculation about whether Chanel might seek out another big name to replace Lagerfeld, whose passing was announced on Tuesday.

News & Analysis

Chanel Appoints Virginie Viard as Karl Lagerfeld's Successor

The announcement muffled speculation about whether Chanel might seek out another big name to replace Lagerfeld, whose passing was announced on Tuesday.