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.


BoF FAQs: Chanel
From Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's early years on the Rue Cambon, launching Chanel No.5 and the now iconic 2.55 handbag, to how the business operates today, BoF answers your questions on what is regarded as the world's most desirable luxury fashion brand.

BoF FAQs: Chanel
From Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's early years on the Rue Cambon, launching Chanel No.5 and the now iconic 2.55 handbag, to how the business operates today, BoF answers your questions on what is regarded as the world's most desirable luxury fashion brand.

Making Sense of China’s ‘Consumption Upgrade’
Chinese consumers are upgrading their consumption habits, Canada Goose postponed its Beijing debut amid the fallout from Huawei, and a farmer's DIY couture is going viral. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

Making Sense of China’s ‘Consumption Upgrade’
Chinese consumers are upgrading their consumption habits, Canada Goose postponed its Beijing debut amid the fallout from Huawei, and a farmer's DIY couture is going viral. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

Why International Beauty Brands Are Piling into South Korea
Global players from Givenchy Beauty to Sephora are targeting the growing opportunity in South Korea, but a phalanx of homegrown brands stands in their way.

Why International Beauty Brands Are Piling into South Korea
Global players from Givenchy Beauty to Sephora are targeting the growing opportunity in South Korea, but a phalanx of homegrown brands stands in their way.

Announcing OBO, LMS Wellness, Irene Neuwirth, Jack Victor and Elle International Fashion and Luxury Management Program
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Announcing OBO, LMS Wellness, Irene Neuwirth, Jack Victor and Elle International Fashion and Luxury Management Program
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

LVMH to Buy Belmond Hotel Group for $2.6 Billion
The acquisition is one of Bernard Arnault’s biggest and comes as consumers shift spending toward trips, health clubs, restaurants and entertainment and interest in shopping malls dwindles.

LVMH to Buy Belmond Hotel Group for $2.6 Billion
The acquisition is one of Bernard Arnault’s biggest and comes as consumers shift spending toward trips, health clubs, restaurants and entertainment and interest in shopping malls dwindles.

A Turning Point for China’s Stance on Counterfeit Luxury Goods
The Chinese government is finally ready to crack down on the country’s black and grey luxury market and better regulate its booming e-commerce sector.

A Turning Point for China’s Stance on Counterfeit Luxury Goods
The Chinese government is finally ready to crack down on the country’s black and grey luxury market and better regulate its booming e-commerce sector.

Anarchy and Awards in the UK
This week, everyone will be talking about the UK Parliament's Brexit vote, the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards and Zara parent Inditex's financial results. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Anarchy and Awards in the UK
This week, everyone will be talking about the UK Parliament's Brexit vote, the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards and Zara parent Inditex's financial results. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?
PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.

Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?
PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.

Op-Ed | How Premium Mediocre Conquered Fashion
Brands are giving the masses the illusion that they are consuming luxury, when in reality they are doing nothing of the sort, argues Eugene Rabkin.

Op-Ed | How Premium Mediocre Conquered Fashion
Brands are giving the masses the illusion that they are consuming luxury, when in reality they are doing nothing of the sort, argues Eugene Rabkin.

The Other Reason for Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban
While competitors were busy snapping up farms and tanneries, the French luxury house failed to secure its exotics supply chain, giving it diminished access to top quality materials.

The Other Reason for Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban
While competitors were busy snapping up farms and tanneries, the French luxury house failed to secure its exotics supply chain, giving it diminished access to top quality materials.