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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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News & Analysis

On Sex Abuse, We Are All Guilty

The fashion industry must take collective responsibility for normalising alleged sex offenders like Mario Testino and Bruce Weber.

News & Analysis

On Sex Abuse, We Are All Guilty

The fashion industry must take collective responsibility for normalising alleged sex offenders like Mario Testino and Bruce Weber.


Luxury

China Luxury Sales Rebound as Millennials Snap up Cosmetics, Handbags

Domestic sales of Gucci handbags to Chanel cosmetics rose at the fastest pace in over half a decade last year.

Luxury

China Luxury Sales Rebound as Millennials Snap up Cosmetics, Handbags

Domestic sales of Gucci handbags to Chanel cosmetics rose at the fastest pace in over half a decade last year.


News & Analysis

Decoding Melania Trump's European Style

If there's a message in Mrs. Trump's fashion, it's that she dresses to look good, in keeping with the expensive personal taste she's acquired since marrying Trump in 2005. Political meaning isn't part of the equation.

News & Analysis

Decoding Melania Trump's European Style

If there's a message in Mrs. Trump's fashion, it's that she dresses to look good, in keeping with the expensive personal taste she's acquired since marrying Trump in 2005. Political meaning isn't part of the equation.


News & Analysis

Mario Testino and Bruce Weber Accused of Sexual Exploitation in New York Times Investigation

The New York Times has released a detailed report on an alleged pattern of sexual exploitation by two of the biggest photographers in the fashion business. Publishing giant Condé Nast said it would stop working with both men.

News & Analysis

Mario Testino and Bruce Weber Accused of Sexual Exploitation in New York Times Investigation

The New York Times has released a detailed report on an alleged pattern of sexual exploitation by two of the biggest photographers in the fashion business. Publishing giant Condé Nast said it would stop working with both men.


News & Analysis

Armed Robbers Steal Millions From Ritz Paris Hotel

Three were arrested while two others got away. There were no injuries.

News & Analysis

Armed Robbers Steal Millions From Ritz Paris Hotel

Three were arrested while two others got away. There were no injuries.


Retail

Digitising the Sales Associate

Department stores and boutiques are using new digital technologies and training to amplify one of the things that still differentiates them from online competitors: their seasoned in-store sales associates.

Retail

Digitising the Sales Associate

Department stores and boutiques are using new digital technologies and training to amplify one of the things that still differentiates them from online competitors: their seasoned in-store sales associates.


Fashion Week

Men’s Fashion Week Is Missing the FOMO Factor

In order to survive, the men’s shows must replatform as can’t-be-missed launchpads for emerging talent.

Fashion Week

Men’s Fashion Week Is Missing the FOMO Factor

In order to survive, the men’s shows must replatform as can’t-be-missed launchpads for emerging talent.


News & Analysis

Beautycounter Adds Chanel-Linked Firm Mousse Partners as Strategic Investor

The clean beauty brand, known for its extensive list of banned chemicals and network of peer-to-peer sales consultants, announced a new round of funding said to total about $65 million at a $400 million valuation.

News & Analysis

Beautycounter Adds Chanel-Linked Firm Mousse Partners as Strategic Investor

The clean beauty brand, known for its extensive list of banned chemicals and network of peer-to-peer sales consultants, announced a new round of funding said to total about $65 million at a $400 million valuation.


News & Analysis

BoF Professional Holiday Reading List

Read the BoF Professional the articles that yielded the biggest insights and got the fashion industry talking in 2017.

News & Analysis

BoF Professional Holiday Reading List

Read the BoF Professional the articles that yielded the biggest insights and got the fashion industry talking in 2017.


News & Analysis

With Phoebe Philo Leaving Céline, What's Next?

The news of Philo's exit follows BoF’s October 2017 report that first revealed the creative director was set to depart the LVMH brand.​

News & Analysis

With Phoebe Philo Leaving Céline, What's Next?

The news of Philo's exit follows BoF’s October 2017 report that first revealed the creative director was set to depart the LVMH brand.​