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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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China

Some Wealthy Chinese Are Shifting Away from European Couture Houses

It’s no secret that Chinese A-listers are fans of Europe’s top couture houses, but some of the biggest names in the game are beginning to lose would-be clients to Chinese couturiers.

China

Some Wealthy Chinese Are Shifting Away from European Couture Houses

It’s no secret that Chinese A-listers are fans of Europe’s top couture houses, but some of the biggest names in the game are beginning to lose would-be clients to Chinese couturiers.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Francesca Bellettini Named President of Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Féminine

This week, Saint Laurent Chief Executive Francesca Bellettini succeeds Chanel’s Bruno Pavlovsky as president of France’s governing body of women’s fashion.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Francesca Bellettini Named President of Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Féminine

This week, Saint Laurent Chief Executive Francesca Bellettini succeeds Chanel’s Bruno Pavlovsky as president of France’s governing body of women’s fashion.


Beauty

Why Dior and Chanel Are Launching Direct Retail for Beauty

The strategy is aimed at getting closer to consumers and building image in a space where niche players have flourished.

Beauty

Why Dior and Chanel Are Launching Direct Retail for Beauty

The strategy is aimed at getting closer to consumers and building image in a space where niche players have flourished.


Fashion Week

The Book of Chanel

With a library-themed show, Virginie Viard, Karl Lagerfeld’s anointed successor, proved that the storied French house was safe in her hands.

Fashion Week

The Book of Chanel

With a library-themed show, Virginie Viard, Karl Lagerfeld’s anointed successor, proved that the storied French house was safe in her hands.


Luxury

Gucci's Next Target: Place Vendôme

Major fashion brands see growing opportunity in the high-stakes business of haute joaillerie.

Luxury

Gucci's Next Target: Place Vendôme

Major fashion brands see growing opportunity in the high-stakes business of haute joaillerie.


Luxury

Rainbows Aren't Enough: Taking Stock of Fashion's Approach to Pride

This week everyone will be talking about Paris Couture Week, the fate of Forever 21 and Sonia Rykiel, and the end of Pride Month. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

Rainbows Aren't Enough: Taking Stock of Fashion's Approach to Pride

This week everyone will be talking about Paris Couture Week, the fate of Forever 21 and Sonia Rykiel, and the end of Pride Month. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

The RealReal Soars 40 Percent in Debut

The shares opened at $28, above their initial public offering price of $20.

News & Analysis

The RealReal Soars 40 Percent in Debut

The shares opened at $28, above their initial public offering price of $20.


China

Italian Retailers Enjoy Bigger Influx of Chinese Shoppers

Italy is an increasingly attractive destination for Chinese luxury consumers, some of whom are put off by other popular destinations due to the US-China trade war, Hong Kong's anti-extradition demonstrations and France’s "gilets jaunes" protests.

China

Italian Retailers Enjoy Bigger Influx of Chinese Shoppers

Italy is an increasingly attractive destination for Chinese luxury consumers, some of whom are put off by other popular destinations due to the US-China trade war, Hong Kong's anti-extradition demonstrations and France’s "gilets jaunes" protests.


Luxury

Does the World Need $4,500 Sunglasses?

Inside the market for obscenely priced luxury goods.

Luxury

Does the World Need $4,500 Sunglasses?

Inside the market for obscenely priced luxury goods.


News & Analysis

Naomi Campbell to Receive BFC’s Fashion Icon Award

The British supermodel is being recognised for her contribution to the fashion industry, including her efforts to increase diversity.

News & Analysis

Naomi Campbell to Receive BFC’s Fashion Icon Award

The British supermodel is being recognised for her contribution to the fashion industry, including her efforts to increase diversity.