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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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Luxury

Chanel Appoints Hélène de Tissot CFO

The former Pernod Ricard finance executive will start at Chanel in October and officially take up the role of chief financial officer in January, replacing Philippe Blondiaux.

Luxury

Chanel Appoints Hélène de Tissot CFO

The former Pernod Ricard finance executive will start at Chanel in October and officially take up the role of chief financial officer in January, replacing Philippe Blondiaux.


Sports

The World Cup’s Biggest Fashion Moments in Five Charts

Data from the 2026 tournament reveals how a mix of reactive tactics, organic player influence and high-heat collaborations drove the real commercial value beyond official sponsorships.

Sports

The World Cup’s Biggest Fashion Moments in Five Charts

Data from the 2026 tournament reveals how a mix of reactive tactics, organic player influence and high-heat collaborations drove the real commercial value beyond official sponsorships.


Beauty

Beauty’s Favourite Celebrity Face: One That’s Not Everywhere

At a time when celebrities are expected to act like influencers, beauty companies are betting that underexposed talent can drive a bigger return on investment.

Beauty

Beauty’s Favourite Celebrity Face: One That’s Not Everywhere

At a time when celebrities are expected to act like influencers, beauty companies are betting that underexposed talent can drive a bigger return on investment.


Luxury

Opinion: Can Erling Haaland’s $50,000 Hermès Man Bags Help Rescue Luxury?

Luxury companies need to adjust their strategies to tempt more men to buy handbags, Bloomberg’s Andrea Felsted writes.

Luxury

Opinion: Can Erling Haaland’s $50,000 Hermès Man Bags Help Rescue Luxury?

Luxury companies need to adjust their strategies to tempt more men to buy handbags, Bloomberg’s Andrea Felsted writes.


Luxury

Chanel CFO Philippe Blondiaux to Retire at Year’s End

The departure of Chanel’s finance chief after 15 years in the role comes amid generational change at the French couture and beauty giant and the wider luxury industry.

Luxury

Chanel CFO Philippe Blondiaux to Retire at Year’s End

The departure of Chanel’s finance chief after 15 years in the role comes amid generational change at the French couture and beauty giant and the wider luxury industry.


Fashion Week

Matthieu Blazy Puts Enchantment to Work at Chanel

The designer asked himself, ‘How can we juxtapose fairy tales and the adventure of the everyday?’ — and then gave us a dazzling answer.

Fashion Week

Matthieu Blazy Puts Enchantment to Work at Chanel

The designer asked himself, ‘How can we juxtapose fairy tales and the adventure of the everyday?’ — and then gave us a dazzling answer.


Fashion Weeks

Haute Couture and High Jewellery Take the Paris Stage

Couture debuts from Pierpaolo Piccioli for Balenciaga and Duran Lantink at Jean Paul Gaultier along with sophomore outings by Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Matthieu Blazy at Chanel will show how Europe’s top fashion houses are angling to refresh their image and entice top clients. Also, high jewellery houses pull out their best and biggest designs.

Fashion Weeks

Haute Couture and High Jewellery Take the Paris Stage

Couture debuts from Pierpaolo Piccioli for Balenciaga and Duran Lantink at Jean Paul Gaultier along with sophomore outings by Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Matthieu Blazy at Chanel will show how Europe’s top fashion houses are angling to refresh their image and entice top clients. Also, high jewellery houses pull out their best and biggest designs.


Luxury

Inside Chanel’s Charvet Deal

In this week’s High Margin luxury newsletter: more from Robert’s interview with Charvet’s Anne-Marie and Jean-Claude Colban on the eve of their sale to Chanel. Also: fashion’s renewed focus on personal style, from Charvet to Chanel to Celine.

Luxury

Inside Chanel’s Charvet Deal

In this week’s High Margin luxury newsletter: more from Robert’s interview with Charvet’s Anne-Marie and Jean-Claude Colban on the eve of their sale to Chanel. Also: fashion’s renewed focus on personal style, from Charvet to Chanel to Celine.


Luxury

Why Chanel Is Acquiring Charvet

Following a runway collaboration with Matthieu Blazy, Chanel has bought France’s oldest shirtmaker as longtime owner-operators Anne-Marie and Jean-Claude Colban seek a succession plan. ‘Charvet is a beautiful jewel. Now there’s work to be done to set it up for its next steps,’ said Chanel fashion president Bruno Pavlovsky.

Luxury

Why Chanel Is Acquiring Charvet

Following a runway collaboration with Matthieu Blazy, Chanel has bought France’s oldest shirtmaker as longtime owner-operators Anne-Marie and Jean-Claude Colban seek a succession plan. ‘Charvet is a beautiful jewel. Now there’s work to be done to set it up for its next steps,’ said Chanel fashion president Bruno Pavlovsky.


Marketing

Why Hollywood Executives Are Fashion’s New Power Hire

As content and entertainment become increasingly central to brands’ marketing strategies, companies from Gap to E.l.f. are broadening the talent pool, considering everyone from entertainment IP experts to filmmakers.

Marketing

Why Hollywood Executives Are Fashion’s New Power Hire

As content and entertainment become increasingly central to brands’ marketing strategies, companies from Gap to E.l.f. are broadening the talent pool, considering everyone from entertainment IP experts to filmmakers.