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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

#BoF500 — The New Class: Models & Muses

More than pretty faces, they have leveraged their grace and connections to get things done. Meet the 17 models and muses who are new to the #BoF500 this year.

News & Analysis

#BoF500 — The New Class: Models & Muses

More than pretty faces, they have leveraged their grace and connections to get things done. Meet the 17 models and muses who are new to the #BoF500 this year.


Beauty

Sam McKnight’s Natural Touch

With a solo exhibition set to launch at London's Somerset House, the legendary hair stylist Sam McKnight opens up about Karl Lagerfeld, Princess Diana and the future of fashion.

Beauty

Sam McKnight’s Natural Touch

With a solo exhibition set to launch at London's Somerset House, the legendary hair stylist Sam McKnight opens up about Karl Lagerfeld, Princess Diana and the future of fashion.


Fashion Week

Homegrown Fashion Industry Bursts Onto Scene In Cuba

A small homegrown fashion industry is winning renown and an increasing share of Cubans' limited clothing budget with natural fabrics and sold at competitive prices.

Fashion Week

Homegrown Fashion Industry Bursts Onto Scene In Cuba

A small homegrown fashion industry is winning renown and an increasing share of Cubans' limited clothing budget with natural fabrics and sold at competitive prices.


Luxury

In Stagnant Luxury Market, Luggage Brands Roll On

While the market for personal luxury goods grew only 1 percent last year, momentum in high-end tourism is fuelling a gold rush in sturdy luggage on wheels.

Luxury

In Stagnant Luxury Market, Luggage Brands Roll On

While the market for personal luxury goods grew only 1 percent last year, momentum in high-end tourism is fuelling a gold rush in sturdy luggage on wheels.


Luxury

LVMH Says No Way Will it Do Business with Amazon

'The business of Amazon does not fit with LVMH full stop and it does not fit with our brands,' said LVMH chief financial officer Jean-Jacques Guiony.

Luxury

LVMH Says No Way Will it Do Business with Amazon

'The business of Amazon does not fit with LVMH full stop and it does not fit with our brands,' said LVMH chief financial officer Jean-Jacques Guiony.


News & Analysis

In Japan, Tapping the World’s Best Vintage

Japan’s vintage market has been slow to digitise and open up to international buyers, but change is afoot.

News & Analysis

In Japan, Tapping the World’s Best Vintage

Japan’s vintage market has been slow to digitise and open up to international buyers, but change is afoot.


News & Analysis

Tim’s Take | Chanel Spring/Summer 2017

Tim Blanks talks to Karl Lagerfeld to decode the creative thinking behind Chanel's latest collection. Watch now.

News & Analysis

Tim’s Take | Chanel Spring/Summer 2017

Tim Blanks talks to Karl Lagerfeld to decode the creative thinking behind Chanel's latest collection. Watch now.


News & Analysis

Paris Celebrates the #BoF500

Last night, Paris fêted the BoF 500, the definitive list of the people shaping the global fashion industry, supported by principal partner QIC Global Real Estate with additional support from The Woolmark Company.

News & Analysis

Paris Celebrates the #BoF500

Last night, Paris fêted the BoF 500, the definitive list of the people shaping the global fashion industry, supported by principal partner QIC Global Real Estate with additional support from The Woolmark Company.


Retail

Decoding Colette’s 20 Years of Cool

As she prepares to celebrate 20 years in business, Sarah Andelman talks exclusively to BoF about the genesis and growth of Colette, something of a pilgrimage site during Paris Fashion Week.

Retail

Decoding Colette’s 20 Years of Cool

As she prepares to celebrate 20 years in business, Sarah Andelman talks exclusively to BoF about the genesis and growth of Colette, something of a pilgrimage site during Paris Fashion Week.


News & Analysis

French Fashion Flags Its Economic Importance

Annual sales generated by fashion-related businesses based in France totalled €150 billion ($170 billion), compared with €102 billion for aerospace and €39 billion for cars.

News & Analysis

French Fashion Flags Its Economic Importance

Annual sales generated by fashion-related businesses based in France totalled €150 billion ($170 billion), compared with €102 billion for aerospace and €39 billion for cars.