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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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News & Analysis

The Business of Reggaeton Style

They have swag, sex appeal and their infectious music videos secure billions of views. No wonder brands as diverse as Chanel, Guess and Dolce & Gabbana are waking up to the influence of these Latin music megastars.

News & Analysis

The Business of Reggaeton Style

They have swag, sex appeal and their infectious music videos secure billions of views. No wonder brands as diverse as Chanel, Guess and Dolce & Gabbana are waking up to the influence of these Latin music megastars.


Luxury

Betting on Richemont’s Future

Over the past year, the Swiss luxury conglomerate has done a series of headline-making deals to better position itself in the market. But while investors dream of a mega-merger with the likes of Kering, family matters might get in the way.

Luxury

Betting on Richemont’s Future

Over the past year, the Swiss luxury conglomerate has done a series of headline-making deals to better position itself in the market. But while investors dream of a mega-merger with the likes of Kering, family matters might get in the way.


News & Analysis

Fashion's Biggest Holiday

This week, everyone will be talking about Alibaba's Singles' Day, the release of Hedi Slimane's first Celine accessories and Neighborhood Goods' take on the department store. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

News & Analysis

Fashion's Biggest Holiday

This week, everyone will be talking about Alibaba's Singles' Day, the release of Hedi Slimane's first Celine accessories and Neighborhood Goods' take on the department store. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

How Much Does Brand DNA Matter?

Heritage is a key element of the luxury playbook. But in a world where newness matters more than ever, blockbuster labels like Gucci are taking a more flexible approach to brand DNA.

News & Analysis

How Much Does Brand DNA Matter?

Heritage is a key element of the luxury playbook. But in a world where newness matters more than ever, blockbuster labels like Gucci are taking a more flexible approach to brand DNA.


News & Analysis

How to Create the Next Birkin

In the handbag resale market, a few key elements separate the 'It' bag of the moment and an enduring classic.

News & Analysis

How to Create the Next Birkin

In the handbag resale market, a few key elements separate the 'It' bag of the moment and an enduring classic.


Retail

As Scandal Sinks Topshop's Brand Temperature, Should Philip Green Sell?

Corporate scandals don’t often damage strong consumer brands but public awareness of the scandal surrounding the Topshop owner appears to be higher than usual.

Retail

As Scandal Sinks Topshop's Brand Temperature, Should Philip Green Sell?

Corporate scandals don’t often damage strong consumer brands but public awareness of the scandal surrounding the Topshop owner appears to be higher than usual.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | LVMH Adds to Board of Directors, New Balance Names CEO

This week, Sophie Chassat joins the LVMH board of directors, while New Balance appoints Joe Preston as chief executive.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | LVMH Adds to Board of Directors, New Balance Names CEO

This week, Sophie Chassat joins the LVMH board of directors, while New Balance appoints Joe Preston as chief executive.


News & Analysis

Instagram Killed the Fashion Magazine. What Happens Now?

The photo- and video-sharing app has replaced print magazines as the primary way people discover fashion, becoming the foundation on which the industry has built everything from new labels to a $1.6 billion influencer economy. But change is coming.

News & Analysis

Instagram Killed the Fashion Magazine. What Happens Now?

The photo- and video-sharing app has replaced print magazines as the primary way people discover fashion, becoming the foundation on which the industry has built everything from new labels to a $1.6 billion influencer economy. But change is coming.


News & Analysis

Rewriting the Fashion Education Curriculum at Columbia College Chicago

Dr Colbey Reid explains why the school's graduates are “ready to work at a Chanel or a Macy’s, but also at a Google or an IBM.”

News & Analysis

Rewriting the Fashion Education Curriculum at Columbia College Chicago

Dr Colbey Reid explains why the school's graduates are “ready to work at a Chanel or a Macy’s, but also at a Google or an IBM.”


Luxury

Maureen Chiquet Joins MatchesFashion Board

The former Chanel CEO will bring her experience to the fast-growing luxury e-commerce site, while Autotrader’s Trevor Mather will also join the board.

Luxury

Maureen Chiquet Joins MatchesFashion Board

The former Chanel CEO will bring her experience to the fast-growing luxury e-commerce site, while Autotrader’s Trevor Mather will also join the board.