Bruno Pavlovsky
President of Fashion, Chanel; President, Fédération de la Haute Couture
The accomplished fashion executive emphasises creativity and measured growth at one of the industry’s most prestigious brands.


Will France's New Luxury Strategy Help Sell More Louis Vuitton Bags?
At a time when Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel are expanding their production capacity to keep up with growing demand for ‘made in France’ luxury goods, a new government roadmap could give the sector a boost.

Will France's New Luxury Strategy Help Sell More Louis Vuitton Bags?
At a time when Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel are expanding their production capacity to keep up with growing demand for ‘made in France’ luxury goods, a new government roadmap could give the sector a boost.

BoF FAQs: Chanel
From Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's early years on the Rue Cambon, launching Chanel No.5 and the now iconic 2.55 handbag, to how the business operates today, BoF answers your questions on what is regarded as the world's most desirable luxury fashion brand.

BoF FAQs: Chanel
From Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's early years on the Rue Cambon, launching Chanel No.5 and the now iconic 2.55 handbag, to how the business operates today, BoF answers your questions on what is regarded as the world's most desirable luxury fashion brand.

The Other Reason for Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban
While competitors were busy snapping up farms and tanneries, the French luxury house failed to secure its exotics supply chain, giving it diminished access to top quality materials.

The Other Reason for Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban
While competitors were busy snapping up farms and tanneries, the French luxury house failed to secure its exotics supply chain, giving it diminished access to top quality materials.

Chanel, Mummy-fied
Karl Lagerfeld’s latest Métiers d'Arts collection was shown in the Egyptian wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and he took the inspiration quite literally.

Chanel, Mummy-fied
Karl Lagerfeld’s latest Métiers d'Arts collection was shown in the Egyptian wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and he took the inspiration quite literally.

Chanel’s Year of Change
Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion and Chanel SAS, addresses the reshaping of the storied French house, from its ban on exotic skins to its curious new London headquarters, as well as the rumours that Phoebe Philo will succeed Karl Lagerfeld.

Chanel’s Year of Change
Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion and Chanel SAS, addresses the reshaping of the storied French house, from its ban on exotic skins to its curious new London headquarters, as well as the rumours that Phoebe Philo will succeed Karl Lagerfeld.

Why Nike Is Unafraid to Take Sides in America’s Culture Wars
The sportswear giant’s decision to feature polarising American football quarterback Colin Kaepernick in its advertising, inciting threats of a boycott and antagonising US president Trump, may be one of its smartest marketing moves yet.

Why Nike Is Unafraid to Take Sides in America’s Culture Wars
The sportswear giant’s decision to feature polarising American football quarterback Colin Kaepernick in its advertising, inciting threats of a boycott and antagonising US president Trump, may be one of its smartest marketing moves yet.

With Eyes on London, Chanel Ltd. Closes Its New York Headquarters
As the French mega-brand centralises its global operations in the UK, it's streamlining its corporate presence outside of the country. While its US operations will remain open, New York will no longer be a global hub.

With Eyes on London, Chanel Ltd. Closes Its New York Headquarters
As the French mega-brand centralises its global operations in the UK, it's streamlining its corporate presence outside of the country. While its US operations will remain open, New York will no longer be a global hub.

Fashion’s Dirty Secret: Millions in Grey Market Sales
The sale of luxury goods on the grey market is a lucrative and largely unspoken practice in the fashion industry. Why are brands so hush-hush about it and do they really want it to end?

Fashion’s Dirty Secret: Millions in Grey Market Sales
The sale of luxury goods on the grey market is a lucrative and largely unspoken practice in the fashion industry. Why are brands so hush-hush about it and do they really want it to end?

Chanel’s Digital Strategy Takes Shape Amid Executive Shuffle
In June, Chanel reported financial results for the first time in its history. Now, the $10 billion fashion house is evolving its digital strategy and shuffling some of its executives. What does this spell for the future of the brand?

Chanel’s Digital Strategy Takes Shape Amid Executive Shuffle
In June, Chanel reported financial results for the first time in its history. Now, the $10 billion fashion house is evolving its digital strategy and shuffling some of its executives. What does this spell for the future of the brand?

Chanel Strikes Farfetch Deal to Augment Boutiques
The French luxury house has inked a strategic partnership with the fashion platform, but still has no plans to sell its ready-to-wear and handbags online.

Chanel Strikes Farfetch Deal to Augment Boutiques
The French luxury house has inked a strategic partnership with the fashion platform, but still has no plans to sell its ready-to-wear and handbags online.
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