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.


The $900 Million ‘Old Céline’ Opportunity
Who is best positioned to dress the affluent follower of Phoebe Philo’s chic and unfussy Celine in the wake of Hedi Slimane’s wholesale reinvention of the LVMH-owned house?

The $900 Million ‘Old Céline’ Opportunity
Who is best positioned to dress the affluent follower of Phoebe Philo’s chic and unfussy Celine in the wake of Hedi Slimane’s wholesale reinvention of the LVMH-owned house?

Louis Vuitton, Chanel Are the Most Valuable Brands, But Gucci is Gaining
BoF can exclusively reveal Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2018. The value of luxury brands is increasing faster than any other sector, with Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Gucci leading the pack.

Louis Vuitton, Chanel Are the Most Valuable Brands, But Gucci is Gaining
BoF can exclusively reveal Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2018. The value of luxury brands is increasing faster than any other sector, with Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Gucci leading the pack.

At Chanel, Barefoot Dreams
When the models kicked off their Perspex-heeled mules and splashed down the shoreline, it didn’t appear at all incongruous that they were wearing Chanel tweed, gold-speckled and flecked with candy-coloured dots.

At Chanel, Barefoot Dreams
When the models kicked off their Perspex-heeled mules and splashed down the shoreline, it didn’t appear at all incongruous that they were wearing Chanel tweed, gold-speckled and flecked with candy-coloured dots.

How Biotechnology Is Reshaping Fashion
Modern Meadow, Bolt Threads and VitroLabs are leading a wave of start-ups tapping biotechnology to develop a new generation of sustainable and cruelty-free materials.

How Biotechnology Is Reshaping Fashion
Modern Meadow, Bolt Threads and VitroLabs are leading a wave of start-ups tapping biotechnology to develop a new generation of sustainable and cruelty-free materials.

L'Oreal Makes a Splash on the Seine
For years, luxury clothing brands from Chanel to Kering's Gucci have picked increasingly elaborate settings to present their collections. Now beauty firms are getting in on the act.

L'Oreal Makes a Splash on the Seine
For years, luxury clothing brands from Chanel to Kering's Gucci have picked increasingly elaborate settings to present their collections. Now beauty firms are getting in on the act.

Balmain Brings Egypt to Paris
Olivier Rousteing’s latest collection featured garments imprinted with hieroglyphics and pyramids, but more successful was his playful approach to French classics.

Balmain Brings Egypt to Paris
Olivier Rousteing’s latest collection featured garments imprinted with hieroglyphics and pyramids, but more successful was his playful approach to French classics.

When It Comes to Technology, Fashion Is Still a Laggard
The leading luxury groups are missing out on the kind of value creation happening at companies like Farfetch, which is building the fashion industry of the future.

When It Comes to Technology, Fashion Is Still a Laggard
The leading luxury groups are missing out on the kind of value creation happening at companies like Farfetch, which is building the fashion industry of the future.

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Meet BoF's Industry Experts
BoF has assembled an exceptional group of tutors, from industry legends to disruptive innovators and inspirational professionals, ready to share their industry insights and on-the-job experience with you in our online courses, designed to accelerate your career.

Chanel Acquires Orlebar Brown
The French luxury house has acquired the British swim and resort-wear brand.

Chanel Acquires Orlebar Brown
The French luxury house has acquired the British swim and resort-wear brand.

Versace Sale Would Leave Few Global Luxury Brands Up for Grabs
From fashion royalty like Chanel to more niche names like Etro, these are the brands that so far have eluded the reach of financial investors or luxury moguls — and that would transform any portfolio.

Versace Sale Would Leave Few Global Luxury Brands Up for Grabs
From fashion royalty like Chanel to more niche names like Etro, these are the brands that so far have eluded the reach of financial investors or luxury moguls — and that would transform any portfolio.