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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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Luxury

The Race to Control the Luxury Leather Business

As more fashion labels push into the accessories business, luxury titans like Kering, LVMH and Hermès jockey for control of a leather market in flux.

Luxury

The Race to Control the Luxury Leather Business

As more fashion labels push into the accessories business, luxury titans like Kering, LVMH and Hermès jockey for control of a leather market in flux.


China

BoF China Turns One

Over the last year, BoF China has delivered analytical and opinionated global reporting to Chinese readers, along with on-the-ground analysis of the Chinese market.

China

BoF China Turns One

Over the last year, BoF China has delivered analytical and opinionated global reporting to Chinese readers, along with on-the-ground analysis of the Chinese market.


Creative Class

Raf Simons Speaks to Cathy Horyn on the Speed of Fashion

Before he announced his exit from Dior, Raf Simons spoke to Cathy Horyn for a piece that appeared in System magazine. Today, BoF brings you an exclusive excerpt of that conversation, revealing the designers thoughts on the speed of fashion.

Creative Class

Raf Simons Speaks to Cathy Horyn on the Speed of Fashion

Before he announced his exit from Dior, Raf Simons spoke to Cathy Horyn for a piece that appeared in System magazine. Today, BoF brings you an exclusive excerpt of that conversation, revealing the designers thoughts on the speed of fashion.


News & Analysis

Franca Sozzani: 'I Respect When People Put Their Life in Front of Their Work'

The Vogue Italia editor on Dubai's fashion potential and what the future holds for the next generation of designers.

News & Analysis

Franca Sozzani: 'I Respect When People Put Their Life in Front of Their Work'

The Vogue Italia editor on Dubai's fashion potential and what the future holds for the next generation of designers.


Financial Markets

How Chanel's Maureen Chiquet Mentored Eddie Borgo

For five years, the New York-based jewellery designer has turned to Chanel's global chief executive for guidance on everything from choosing investors to launching handbags. Along the way, a genuine friendship was formed.

Financial Markets

How Chanel's Maureen Chiquet Mentored Eddie Borgo

For five years, the New York-based jewellery designer has turned to Chanel's global chief executive for guidance on everything from choosing investors to launching handbags. Along the way, a genuine friendship was formed.


Global Markets

Euro Slip-Up

The Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) recorded its best monthly performance this year, climbing almost 7 percent; close but not quite matching an impressive 8.6 percent rise in the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”).

Global Markets

Euro Slip-Up

The Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) recorded its best monthly performance this year, climbing almost 7 percent; close but not quite matching an impressive 8.6 percent rise in the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”).


News & Analysis

How NBA Star Russell Westbrook Is Changing How Men’s Fashion Works

Once mocked for his garish outfits and lenseless eyeglasses, the Oklahoma City point guard is designing clothes for Barneys and updating the way Nike markets to men.

News & Analysis

How NBA Star Russell Westbrook Is Changing How Men’s Fashion Works

Once mocked for his garish outfits and lenseless eyeglasses, the Oklahoma City point guard is designing clothes for Barneys and updating the way Nike markets to men.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Elbaz Exits Lanvin, LVMH's Management Shuffle, Green to Chanel

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Elbaz Exits Lanvin, LVMH's Management Shuffle, Green to Chanel

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

Taking Stock: Charlotte Stockdale's 20-Year Styling Career

The veteran stylist and fashion director tells BoF about the highs of being Karl’s right hand at Fendi, her need for autonomy, and pretending to work for Vogue Paris to get ahead.

News & Analysis

Taking Stock: Charlotte Stockdale's 20-Year Styling Career

The veteran stylist and fashion director tells BoF about the highs of being Karl’s right hand at Fendi, her need for autonomy, and pretending to work for Vogue Paris to get ahead.


Luxury

Money Well Spent? Why Fashion Companies Spend Big on Lobbying Governments

Each year, fashion companies and organisations spend millions of dollars pushing their agenda by lobbying. Does it work?

Luxury

Money Well Spent? Why Fashion Companies Spend Big on Lobbying Governments

Each year, fashion companies and organisations spend millions of dollars pushing their agenda by lobbying. Does it work?