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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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Retail

Can China End the Illicit ‘Daigou’ Trade?

Lowering import tariffs and tightening customs controls are among the Chinese government’s strategies for curbing "selling agents” who trade in luxury goods at lower prices. Will it work?

Retail

Can China End the Illicit ‘Daigou’ Trade?

Lowering import tariffs and tightening customs controls are among the Chinese government’s strategies for curbing "selling agents” who trade in luxury goods at lower prices. Will it work?


Global Markets

Chinese Shoppers in South Korea Shun Luxury for Local Brands

Chinese visitors to South Korea are buying less from global luxury mainstays like Louis Vuitton and Chanel in favour of cheaper homegrown brands, as young, independent travellers make up a bigger share of tourists.

Global Markets

Chinese Shoppers in South Korea Shun Luxury for Local Brands

Chinese visitors to South Korea are buying less from global luxury mainstays like Louis Vuitton and Chanel in favour of cheaper homegrown brands, as young, independent travellers make up a bigger share of tourists.


News & Analysis

What Will Hedi Slimane Do Next?

At the Paris men's and couture shows, the front rows were buzzing with speculation on Hedi Slimane's rumoured departure from Saint Laurent and what the designer might do next.

News & Analysis

What Will Hedi Slimane Do Next?

At the Paris men's and couture shows, the front rows were buzzing with speculation on Hedi Slimane's rumoured departure from Saint Laurent and what the designer might do next.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Chiquet Exits Chanel, Wilhelmina Names CEO, Balbina Wong Retires

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Fashion Week

Couture's Melancholia

As ready-to-wear moves further upmarket, the culture of couture is fading away.

Fashion Week

Couture's Melancholia

As ready-to-wear moves further upmarket, the culture of couture is fading away.


Workplace & Talent

Chanel CEO Maureen Chiquet to Step Down

Chanel said on Wednesday that chief executive Maureen Chiquet will leave the company by the end of January.

Workplace & Talent

Chanel CEO Maureen Chiquet to Step Down

Chanel said on Wednesday that chief executive Maureen Chiquet will leave the company by the end of January.


Fashion Week

Chanel Goes Eco

Karl Lagerfeld insinuated wood shavings into the decoration for a serenely beautiful Chanel Haute Couture collection.

Fashion Week

Chanel Goes Eco

Karl Lagerfeld insinuated wood shavings into the decoration for a serenely beautiful Chanel Haute Couture collection.


Fashion Week

How Haute Couture Went International

This season, fewer than half the couturiers showing in Paris are French. BoF investigates how haute couture has gone global and the opportunities for fledgling brands.

Fashion Week

How Haute Couture Went International

This season, fewer than half the couturiers showing in Paris are French. BoF investigates how haute couture has gone global and the opportunities for fledgling brands.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Grace Coddington Steps Down, New CEOs at Adidas and Miansai

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Grace Coddington Steps Down, New CEOs at Adidas and Miansai

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Luxury

Op-Ed | Global Luxury: How to Win When You're Everywhere

In an era of global luxury, the right balance between exposure and scarcity is critical, argues Robert Burke.

Luxury

Op-Ed | Global Luxury: How to Win When You're Everywhere

In an era of global luxury, the right balance between exposure and scarcity is critical, argues Robert Burke.