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.
Family Matters: The Pros and Cons of Clan-Run Companies
From Hermès and LVMH to H&M and Ralph Lauren, family control can be a benefit — or a liability.
Family Matters: The Pros and Cons of Clan-Run Companies
From Hermès and LVMH to H&M and Ralph Lauren, family control can be a benefit — or a liability.
What Should French Fashion Do With Its Unsold Clothing?
A circular economy incentive to prohibit brands from discarding unsold clothing means luxury and high street retailers need to rethink their practices.
What Should French Fashion Do With Its Unsold Clothing?
A circular economy incentive to prohibit brands from discarding unsold clothing means luxury and high street retailers need to rethink their practices.
Burberry’s New Strategy Takes Shape
Chief executive Marco Gobbetti revealed early indicators of how Burberry’s new strategy is taking shape, as sales growth continues to lag behind competitors.
Burberry’s New Strategy Takes Shape
Chief executive Marco Gobbetti revealed early indicators of how Burberry’s new strategy is taking shape, as sales growth continues to lag behind competitors.
The Global Influencer Economy, Part 2: Why Credibility Trumps Celebrity
Influence is a thorny business at the best of times. BoF examines trust in the era of fake news and why credibility is more powerful than celebrity.
The Global Influencer Economy, Part 2: Why Credibility Trumps Celebrity
Influence is a thorny business at the best of times. BoF examines trust in the era of fake news and why credibility is more powerful than celebrity.
At the Met Ball, Holier Than Thou
For followers of fashion, the Met Ball is akin to a religious experience, so this year's Catholic theme was gloriously apropos. Marshall Heyman goes inside the Party of the Year.
At the Met Ball, Holier Than Thou
For followers of fashion, the Met Ball is akin to a religious experience, so this year's Catholic theme was gloriously apropos. Marshall Heyman goes inside the Party of the Year.
Why H&M Is at the Met Gala
While other fast-fashion brands opt out of the industry's biggest night, H&M joins couture houses and emerging designers at the Met Gala and is launching a retail collection inspired by its custom celebrity looks. Is it worth the investment?
Why H&M Is at the Met Gala
While other fast-fashion brands opt out of the industry's biggest night, H&M joins couture houses and emerging designers at the Met Gala and is launching a retail collection inspired by its custom celebrity looks. Is it worth the investment?
The Truth About Jewellery
The unique dynamics of the jewellery category bode well for luxury incumbents, new entrants and investors alike, argues Luca Solca.
The Truth About Jewellery
The unique dynamics of the jewellery category bode well for luxury incumbents, new entrants and investors alike, argues Luca Solca.
Prada: Making the Most of Its Moment
In the midst of a recovery buoyed by hot product, the long-struggling Italian house is pushing forward in the US with a revamped e-commerce site and a resort show in New York. Can it catch up with its peers?
Prada: Making the Most of Its Moment
In the midst of a recovery buoyed by hot product, the long-struggling Italian house is pushing forward in the US with a revamped e-commerce site and a resort show in New York. Can it catch up with its peers?
9 Trends Defining The Beauty Revolution
With venture capitalists and private equity partners now debating the merits of cult-y creams and hero ingredients, one thing is increasingly clear: this is beauty’s moment.
9 Trends Defining The Beauty Revolution
With venture capitalists and private equity partners now debating the merits of cult-y creams and hero ingredients, one thing is increasingly clear: this is beauty’s moment.
Karl Lagerfeld Brings a Curious Decadence to Chanel Cruise
The designer evoked the effortless summer glamour of Coco Chanel’s holiday home, but revealed there might be some heavy irony at work underneath the spirited artifice.
Karl Lagerfeld Brings a Curious Decadence to Chanel Cruise
The designer evoked the effortless summer glamour of Coco Chanel’s holiday home, but revealed there might be some heavy irony at work underneath the spirited artifice.