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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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News & Analysis

How to Create the Next Birkin

In the handbag resale market, a few key elements separate the 'It' bag of the moment and an enduring classic.

News & Analysis

How to Create the Next Birkin

In the handbag resale market, a few key elements separate the 'It' bag of the moment and an enduring classic.


Retail

As Scandal Sinks Topshop's Brand Temperature, Should Philip Green Sell?

Corporate scandals don’t often damage strong consumer brands but public awareness of the scandal surrounding the Topshop owner appears to be higher than usual.

Retail

As Scandal Sinks Topshop's Brand Temperature, Should Philip Green Sell?

Corporate scandals don’t often damage strong consumer brands but public awareness of the scandal surrounding the Topshop owner appears to be higher than usual.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | LVMH Adds to Board of Directors, New Balance Names CEO

This week, Sophie Chassat joins the LVMH board of directors, while New Balance appoints Joe Preston as chief executive.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | LVMH Adds to Board of Directors, New Balance Names CEO

This week, Sophie Chassat joins the LVMH board of directors, while New Balance appoints Joe Preston as chief executive.


News & Analysis

Instagram Killed the Fashion Magazine. What Happens Now?

The photo- and video-sharing app has replaced print magazines as the primary way people discover fashion, becoming the foundation on which the industry has built everything from new labels to a $1.6 billion influencer economy. But change is coming.

News & Analysis

Instagram Killed the Fashion Magazine. What Happens Now?

The photo- and video-sharing app has replaced print magazines as the primary way people discover fashion, becoming the foundation on which the industry has built everything from new labels to a $1.6 billion influencer economy. But change is coming.


News & Analysis

Rewriting the Fashion Education Curriculum at Columbia College Chicago

Dr Colbey Reid explains why the school's graduates are “ready to work at a Chanel or a Macy’s, but also at a Google or an IBM.”

News & Analysis

Rewriting the Fashion Education Curriculum at Columbia College Chicago

Dr Colbey Reid explains why the school's graduates are “ready to work at a Chanel or a Macy’s, but also at a Google or an IBM.”


Luxury

Maureen Chiquet Joins MatchesFashion Board

The former Chanel CEO will bring her experience to the fast-growing luxury e-commerce site, while Autotrader’s Trevor Mather will also join the board.

Luxury

Maureen Chiquet Joins MatchesFashion Board

The former Chanel CEO will bring her experience to the fast-growing luxury e-commerce site, while Autotrader’s Trevor Mather will also join the board.


China

Why Chanel Is Raising Prices On Its Most Popular Bags

This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's global price hike, Tapestry's take on the US-China trade war and Cardi B's collection for Fashion Nova. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

China

Why Chanel Is Raising Prices On Its Most Popular Bags

This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's global price hike, Tapestry's take on the US-China trade war and Cardi B's collection for Fashion Nova. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Beauty

Frédéric Fekkai Close to Buying Back Haircare Brand

The haircare guru is nearing a deal to acquire his namesake salons and haircare products from Designer Parfums and Luxe Brands. The brand has struggled in recent years as salon sales have declined and Instagram-savvy competitors grabbed market share.

Beauty

Frédéric Fekkai Close to Buying Back Haircare Brand

The haircare guru is nearing a deal to acquire his namesake salons and haircare products from Designer Parfums and Luxe Brands. The brand has struggled in recent years as salon sales have declined and Instagram-savvy competitors grabbed market share.


Luxury

The Secrets to Selfridges’ Success

Selfridges is one of the world’s most effective luxury retailers. But is its £300 million bet on brick-and-mortar enough to stay ahead in a digital world?

Luxury

The Secrets to Selfridges’ Success

Selfridges is one of the world’s most effective luxury retailers. But is its £300 million bet on brick-and-mortar enough to stay ahead in a digital world?


Media

Secrets of the Supermodel Trade

Operating quietly under the radar, a network of ‘mother agencies’ across Africa and Asia are busy scouting for the next supermodel, making a fortune in commission while boosting diversity in the fashion capitals.

Media

Secrets of the Supermodel Trade

Operating quietly under the radar, a network of ‘mother agencies’ across Africa and Asia are busy scouting for the next supermodel, making a fortune in commission while boosting diversity in the fashion capitals.