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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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China

Why Chanel Is Raising Prices On Its Most Popular Bags

This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's global price hike, Tapestry's take on the US-China trade war and Cardi B's collection for Fashion Nova. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

China

Why Chanel Is Raising Prices On Its Most Popular Bags

This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's global price hike, Tapestry's take on the US-China trade war and Cardi B's collection for Fashion Nova. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Beauty

Frédéric Fekkai Close to Buying Back Haircare Brand

The haircare guru is nearing a deal to acquire his namesake salons and haircare products from Designer Parfums and Luxe Brands. The brand has struggled in recent years as salon sales have declined and Instagram-savvy competitors grabbed market share.

Beauty

Frédéric Fekkai Close to Buying Back Haircare Brand

The haircare guru is nearing a deal to acquire his namesake salons and haircare products from Designer Parfums and Luxe Brands. The brand has struggled in recent years as salon sales have declined and Instagram-savvy competitors grabbed market share.


Luxury

The Secrets to Selfridges’ Success

Selfridges is one of the world’s most effective luxury retailers. But is its £300 million bet on brick-and-mortar enough to stay ahead in a digital world?

Luxury

The Secrets to Selfridges’ Success

Selfridges is one of the world’s most effective luxury retailers. But is its £300 million bet on brick-and-mortar enough to stay ahead in a digital world?


Media

Secrets of the Supermodel Trade

Operating quietly under the radar, a network of ‘mother agencies’ across Africa and Asia are busy scouting for the next supermodel, making a fortune in commission while boosting diversity in the fashion capitals.

Media

Secrets of the Supermodel Trade

Operating quietly under the radar, a network of ‘mother agencies’ across Africa and Asia are busy scouting for the next supermodel, making a fortune in commission while boosting diversity in the fashion capitals.


News & Analysis

For Prada, Success in the Bag

After a few tough years, Prada’s moves to revitalise its handbag offering are paying off, notes Luca Solca.

News & Analysis

For Prada, Success in the Bag

After a few tough years, Prada’s moves to revitalise its handbag offering are paying off, notes Luca Solca.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Holzweiler, La DoubleJ, Jill Stuart and L'Atelier Five

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Holzweiler, La DoubleJ, Jill Stuart and L'Atelier Five

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Financial Markets

Farfetch Gets Analyst Praise in Initiations

Wells Fargo, UBS and Deutsche Bank are among the firms that issued a buy rating on the company.

Financial Markets

Farfetch Gets Analyst Praise in Initiations

Wells Fargo, UBS and Deutsche Bank are among the firms that issued a buy rating on the company.


News & Analysis

The Curious Case of Coty’s #OldEra Burberry Fragrance

Coty’s first launch for Burberry is a throwback to the British megabrand’s former incarnation under Christopher Bailey, jarring with the vision of new designer Riccardo Tisci.

News & Analysis

The Curious Case of Coty’s #OldEra Burberry Fragrance

Coty’s first launch for Burberry is a throwback to the British megabrand’s former incarnation under Christopher Bailey, jarring with the vision of new designer Riccardo Tisci.


Retail

Saks Fifth Avenue Hits Back at Cartier with $55 Million Countersuit

The department store argues that it's justified in moving Cartier to the basement of its New York flagship, and denies ever assuring the fine jewellery brand that it could keep its ground floor boutique.

Retail

Saks Fifth Avenue Hits Back at Cartier with $55 Million Countersuit

The department store argues that it's justified in moving Cartier to the basement of its New York flagship, and denies ever assuring the fine jewellery brand that it could keep its ground floor boutique.


China

Fashion Designers Boldly Embrace Their Chinese Heritage

In the past, cultural identity took a backseat to vocational aspirations. Not so for the new generation of designers of Chinese descent.

China

Fashion Designers Boldly Embrace Their Chinese Heritage

In the past, cultural identity took a backseat to vocational aspirations. Not so for the new generation of designers of Chinese descent.