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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 and headquartered in London.

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Luxury

Chanel Sales Up 16% in First Half

Chanel’s sales are accelerating after returning to growth last year, Bloomberg reported citing an unnamed source. Beauty sales rose 8 percent.


Global Markets

Luxury’s Next Hotspot in India

Fuelled by wealth from its tech and pharmaceutical sectors, Hyderabad has attracted brands such as Chanel and Michael Kors to a city long dominated by domestic designers.


Sustainability

Can the EU Ban on Destroying Unsold Goods Actually Work?

Companies from luxury groups to high-street giants are rethinking what to do with unsold goods in the EU as its ban on destroying excess inventory takes effect. Critics say loopholes in the rules could cause problems.


Workplace & Talent

The Most Desirable Beauty Companies to Work for in 2026

L’Oréal Paris, Dior Beauty and Charlotte Tilbury topped the list as 296 beauty professionals and aspiring workers from across 53 countries tell BoF Careers where they dream of working — and what’s pulling them there.


Workplace & Talent

The Most Desirable Fashion Companies to Work for in 2026

Chanel, Hermès and Dior lead the pack as 1,173 fashion professionals and aspiring workers from 93 countries tell BoF Careers which brands they most want to work for — and why.


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.


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

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.