Chanel
Chanel is a French luxury fashion house founded by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel in Paris in 1910. The company is privately owned and headquartered in London.
Power Moves | Emilio Pucci, Roberto Cavalli and Paul Smith Appoint New Creative Directors
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Pop Quiz | Skincare, Roberto Cavalli, Joe Fresh
How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Skincare, Roberto Cavalli, Joe Fresh and more.
Inside Balmain's Digital Revolution
In our latest ‘Inside Fashion’ interview, BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Olivier Rousteing and Emmanuel Diemoz to discuss the rise of Balmain and its digital revolution.
Discount Malls Bring Gucci Within Reach of More Chinese
The falling euro has sent many Chinese shoppers abroad in search of deals. Those who can’t swing a trip to Paris now have an alternative — luxury discount malls.
Shoppers Seek Bargains as Chanel Lowers Prices in China
Chinese shoppers are seeking bargains after Chanel started cutting prices in the region to account for the weak euro that has driven many Asian shoppers to make their luxury purchases abroad.
The Trouble With Ready-to-Wear
The designer ready-to-wear category faces serious structural problems. Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, does the analysis.
Apple's Watch Hasn't Impressed the Fashion World
Apple Inc. has made every effort to convince the fashion world that the Apple Watch is the next chic accessory. But has it convinced the fashionistas that the Apple Watch belongs on their wrists? Not so far.
At the Head of Historic Houses, Does Fit Really Matter?
Recent seasons have seen a flurry of new designer appointments at historic fashion houses. Hedi Slimane at Saint Laurent. Alexander Wang at Balenciaga. Jonathan Anderson at Loewe. Do they make a good fit?
Pop Quiz | Burberry, Endless Jewellery, L’Éclaireur
How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Burberry, Endless Jewellery, L’Éclaireur and more.
Can Endless Become the Next Billion-Dollar Jewellery Brand?
Jesper Nielsen's new venture, Endless, is one of the fastest growing jewellery brands in history. Can he turn the budding $30 million business into the next billion-dollar brand?