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.
BoF Exclusive | Nicolas Ghesquière Finally Speaks On Why He Left Balenciaga
After months of silence, Nicolas Ghesquiere has finally spoken out. Today, BoF brings you the global exclusive excerpt of his interview with System magazine where he reveals the circumstances surrounding his abrupt departure from Balenciaga.
French Press | Fragrance Fears, Lacroix's Plans for Schiap, Lancel's New CEO, Brazilian Luxe
BoF distills recent fashion stories from the French media.
Looking Back at Dior’s Mega-Sized Harrods Pop-Up
Last month, Harrods and Dior celebrated sixty years of joint history with a mega-sized promotion of unprecedented scale. Now that the dust has settled, BoF takes a closer look at the results of the retail extravaganza.
Fashion Means Business | Haute Couture
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Lacroix to Design Couture Collection for Schiaparelli
PARIS, France — Ever since fashion magnate Diego Della Valle acquired the rights to couturier Elsa Schiaparelli's name in 2007, the fashion world has
Op-Ed | Racial Diversity on the Runway
It's time for the global fashion industry to stop turning a blind eye to the lack of racial diversity on the runways, says op-ed contributor Demi Sinclair.
4 Niche Eyewear Brands Offering an Alternative to the Licensing Behemoths
Independent eyewear designers Cutler and Gross, Illesteva, Linda Farrow and Selima Optique are resonating with consumers and offering an alternative to the ‘big three’ licensing behemoths.
Power Moves | Love Magazine Taps Panos Yiapanis
LONDON, United Kingdom — Biannual fashion tome Love magazine has appointed stylist and longtime contributor Panos Yiapanis as fashion
Luxury Spending in Europe Hit By Drop in Tourist Demand
PARIS, France — At the seven-story retail temple that is Louis Vuitton's flagship store in Paris, there are signs of a slowdown in spending by Asian
On the Wings of Céline
Céline has become one of the most copied fashion brands on the planet and every critic’s favourite. What’s more, it has sales revenue to support the hype. How long can it can last?