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.


WeChat Gains on Tmall and JD.com in China Luxury Battle
Thanks to WeChat "drops" and mini programs, Tencent is now vying with Tmall's Luxury Pavilion and JD.com's Toplife to become the go-to online destination for Chinese luxury consumers.

WeChat Gains on Tmall and JD.com in China Luxury Battle
Thanks to WeChat "drops" and mini programs, Tencent is now vying with Tmall's Luxury Pavilion and JD.com's Toplife to become the go-to online destination for Chinese luxury consumers.

Will Cavalli Be Able to Pull Off a Versace?
With a deal to buy the beleaguered Italian house imminent, it's unclear whether Roberto Cavalli can deliver a return in a rapidly changing fashion market.

Will Cavalli Be Able to Pull Off a Versace?
With a deal to buy the beleaguered Italian house imminent, it's unclear whether Roberto Cavalli can deliver a return in a rapidly changing fashion market.

A Variety Show for the Ages Pays Tribute to Karl Lagerfeld
Memorials are usually deadeningly solemn occasions, but Canadian opera director Robert Carsen made us celebrate the good times at Lagerfeld's Grand Palais memorial show.

A Variety Show for the Ages Pays Tribute to Karl Lagerfeld
Memorials are usually deadeningly solemn occasions, but Canadian opera director Robert Carsen made us celebrate the good times at Lagerfeld's Grand Palais memorial show.

Resellers Are Courting Shoppers Away From Brands. Can They Work Together Instead?
The resale market is growing 21 times faster than the fashion industry overall. Below, BoF outlines the ways luxury labels and resellers can make money together.

Resellers Are Courting Shoppers Away From Brands. Can They Work Together Instead?
The resale market is growing 21 times faster than the fashion industry overall. Below, BoF outlines the ways luxury labels and resellers can make money together.

How an Investigative Journalist Ended up Writing a Karl Lagerfeld Biography
Ahead of Thursday’s much-anticipated Karl Lagerfeld memorial in Paris, Le Monde’s Raphaëlle Bacqué shares the challenging reporting and research process behind her new book, 'Kaiser Karl'.

How an Investigative Journalist Ended up Writing a Karl Lagerfeld Biography
Ahead of Thursday’s much-anticipated Karl Lagerfeld memorial in Paris, Le Monde’s Raphaëlle Bacqué shares the challenging reporting and research process behind her new book, 'Kaiser Karl'.

Bernard Arnault Is Now Worth More Than $100 Billion
LVMH's chairman just joined Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates in the world’s most exclusive wealth club.

Bernard Arnault Is Now Worth More Than $100 Billion
LVMH's chairman just joined Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates in the world’s most exclusive wealth club.

Paris' New Super-School Aims to Rival Central Saint Martins
The Institut Français de la Mode, newly formed in the merger of IFM and the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, wants to be ‘the world’s best fashion school.’ In an exclusive interview with BoF, Dean Xavier Romatet lays out his strategy.

Paris' New Super-School Aims to Rival Central Saint Martins
The Institut Français de la Mode, newly formed in the merger of IFM and the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, wants to be ‘the world’s best fashion school.’ In an exclusive interview with BoF, Dean Xavier Romatet lays out his strategy.

Byredo to Debut Sneakers and Suits at Paris Fashion Week Men’s
Two years after launching handbags, the cult fragrance brand is dipping a toe into apparel and footwear with Byproduct, a capsule collection of made-to-measure suits and basketball-inspired sneakers.

Byredo to Debut Sneakers and Suits at Paris Fashion Week Men’s
Two years after launching handbags, the cult fragrance brand is dipping a toe into apparel and footwear with Byproduct, a capsule collection of made-to-measure suits and basketball-inspired sneakers.

Chanel Owners Invest in Icelandic Outerwear Brand 66˚North
Mousse Partners, the investment firm controlled by the family that owns Chanel, is buying into the outerwear brand’s ambition to do for technical gear what athleisure has done for athletics wear.

Chanel Owners Invest in Icelandic Outerwear Brand 66˚North
Mousse Partners, the investment firm controlled by the family that owns Chanel, is buying into the outerwear brand’s ambition to do for technical gear what athleisure has done for athletics wear.

Chanel Surpasses $11 Billion in Sales, Dismisses Rumours of Imminent Sale
'Chanel is not for sale, Chanel is not preparing for an IPO. I just want to reconfirm that for the hundredth time this year,' said Global Chief Financial Officer Philippe Blondiaux in an interview with BoF.

Chanel Surpasses $11 Billion in Sales, Dismisses Rumours of Imminent Sale
'Chanel is not for sale, Chanel is not preparing for an IPO. I just want to reconfirm that for the hundredth time this year,' said Global Chief Financial Officer Philippe Blondiaux in an interview with BoF.