Chanel
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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.