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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

Behind Dior's Sunglasses Success

Christian Dior is leading the luxury eyewear race, thanks to investment in innovative product, an integrated communications strategy and ‘hyper-selective’ distribution.

News & Analysis

Behind Dior's Sunglasses Success

Christian Dior is leading the luxury eyewear race, thanks to investment in innovative product, an integrated communications strategy and ‘hyper-selective’ distribution.


Financial Markets

From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts

From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.

Financial Markets

From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts

From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.


Luxury

Bottoms Up on Hermès, LVMH and Kering Performance

Investors breathed a sign of relief as better-than-expected first half results took some of the sting out of the sector’s most severe correction in seven years.

Luxury

Bottoms Up on Hermès, LVMH and Kering Performance

Investors breathed a sign of relief as better-than-expected first half results took some of the sting out of the sector’s most severe correction in seven years.


Media

BoF Exclusive | Vice Acquires Starworks, Adding to Fashion Arsenal

Global youth media juggernaut Vice has taken a controlling stake in Starworks Group, creating a combined brand development and media offering targeting the fashion industry.

Media

BoF Exclusive | Vice Acquires Starworks, Adding to Fashion Arsenal

Global youth media juggernaut Vice has taken a controlling stake in Starworks Group, creating a combined brand development and media offering targeting the fashion industry.


Luxury

Chanel Snaps Up 4 Companies to Secure High-End Silk Supplies

Chanel has created a silks production unit by investing in high-end specialists, it said on Friday after completing the third deal in four months aimed at strengthening its supply chain.

Luxury

Chanel Snaps Up 4 Companies to Secure High-End Silk Supplies

Chanel has created a silks production unit by investing in high-end specialists, it said on Friday after completing the third deal in four months aimed at strengthening its supply chain.


Marketing

10 Campaigns of Autumn/Winter 2016

The Autumn/Winter 2016 campaign season could represent a notable turning point in the use of digital-native techniques in campaign imagery.

Marketing

10 Campaigns of Autumn/Winter 2016

The Autumn/Winter 2016 campaign season could represent a notable turning point in the use of digital-native techniques in campaign imagery.


News & Analysis

Update: Louis Vuitton Denies Report of Nicolas Ghesquière's Impending Exit

LVMH is considering a change of creative director at Louis Vuitton, with Jonathan Anderson seen as the front-runner to replace Nicolas Ghesquière, according to Reuters. Louis Vuitton has categorically denied the rumour and clarified that Ghesquière's contract expires in November 2018.

News & Analysis

Update: Louis Vuitton Denies Report of Nicolas Ghesquière's Impending Exit

LVMH is considering a change of creative director at Louis Vuitton, with Jonathan Anderson seen as the front-runner to replace Nicolas Ghesquière, according to Reuters. Louis Vuitton has categorically denied the rumour and clarified that Ghesquière's contract expires in November 2018.


Financial Markets

Lisa Marie Fernandez’s Restrained Swimwear Revolution

Through a strategy of product iteration and timely category expansion, Lisa Marie Fernandez has built an influential swimwear brand, with sales set to double this year.

Financial Markets

Lisa Marie Fernandez’s Restrained Swimwear Revolution

Through a strategy of product iteration and timely category expansion, Lisa Marie Fernandez has built an influential swimwear brand, with sales set to double this year.


Fashion Week

Once Upon a Fendi Fairytale

Walking on water was just one of the minor miracles in Fendi’s 90th anniversary show.

Fashion Week

Once Upon a Fendi Fairytale

Walking on water was just one of the minor miracles in Fendi’s 90th anniversary show.


Fashion Week

Identity Theft at Paris Couture

In a couture season ‘hijacked’ by marketers, Mr Martin Margiela was at the center of the problem and the solution.

Fashion Week

Identity Theft at Paris Couture

In a couture season ‘hijacked’ by marketers, Mr Martin Margiela was at the center of the problem and the solution.