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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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Beauty

New Nail Services Offer Polish Without the Price

In an industry once ruled by polar opposites — the cheap and the extravagant — a growing number of entrepreneurs are making upscale manicures more accessible.

Beauty

New Nail Services Offer Polish Without the Price

In an industry once ruled by polar opposites — the cheap and the extravagant — a growing number of entrepreneurs are making upscale manicures more accessible.


Financial Markets

French Authorities Investigating Karl Lagerfeld's Taxes

French authorities are investigating Karl Lagerfeld's taxes as the designer is suspected of having hidden more than 20 million euros (approximately $22 million) using complex transactions between various companies.

Financial Markets

French Authorities Investigating Karl Lagerfeld's Taxes

French authorities are investigating Karl Lagerfeld's taxes as the designer is suspected of having hidden more than 20 million euros (approximately $22 million) using complex transactions between various companies.


Global Markets

Mind the Gap

The Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) continued its descent in December, falling over 6 percent, losing more ground to the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”) which fell just over 5 percent.

Global Markets

Mind the Gap

The Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) continued its descent in December, falling over 6 percent, losing more ground to the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”) which fell just over 5 percent.


News & Analysis

Sneaker Brands Tap Mid-Priced Sweet Spot

New brands, from Filling Pieces to Greats, are tapping an underserved segment of men who want quality, stylish sneakers at a fair price.

News & Analysis

Sneaker Brands Tap Mid-Priced Sweet Spot

New brands, from Filling Pieces to Greats, are tapping an underserved segment of men who want quality, stylish sneakers at a fair price.


Retail

What’s Next for the American Department Store?

Changing consumer sentiment and over distribution of product has hit the department store model hard in the challenging US market. Can executives win back the magic through a series of ambitious new year initiatives?

Retail

What’s Next for the American Department Store?

Changing consumer sentiment and over distribution of product has hit the department store model hard in the challenging US market. Can executives win back the magic through a series of ambitious new year initiatives?


News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2015 | Opinion

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2015. Today, we highlight some of the top stories from our Opinion channel.

News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2015 | Opinion

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2015. Today, we highlight some of the top stories from our Opinion channel.


News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2015 | Brands

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2015. Today, we highlight some of the top stories on fashion's most interesting brands.

News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2015 | Brands

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2015. Today, we highlight some of the top stories on fashion's most interesting brands.


News & Analysis

Small Items, Big Business

More than just stocking fillers, designer novelty items are becoming a significant category for luxury brands, from Burberry to Fendi, with high margins and long waiting lists.

News & Analysis

Small Items, Big Business

More than just stocking fillers, designer novelty items are becoming a significant category for luxury brands, from Burberry to Fendi, with high margins and long waiting lists.


News & Analysis

Inside the Tiny Scottish Knitwear Studio That Called Out Chanel for Copying

Chanel was embroiled in a row with Scottish knitter Mati Ventrillon, who claimed that the fashion house's Fair Isle knitwear pieces are replicas of her own designs.

News & Analysis

Inside the Tiny Scottish Knitwear Studio That Called Out Chanel for Copying

Chanel was embroiled in a row with Scottish knitter Mati Ventrillon, who claimed that the fashion house's Fair Isle knitwear pieces are replicas of her own designs.


Retail

Nicolas Houzé’s Strategy for the Future of Galeries Lafayette

Nicolas Houzé, chief executive of Galeries Lafayette, tells Imran Amed about his plans for the venerable French department store in today's turbulent, globalised, wired world.

Retail

Nicolas Houzé’s Strategy for the Future of Galeries Lafayette

Nicolas Houzé, chief executive of Galeries Lafayette, tells Imran Amed about his plans for the venerable French department store in today's turbulent, globalised, wired world.