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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

Yara Shahidi: ‘Brown Faces Are Bankable’

Anointed by Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama, the 18-year-old 'Black-ish’ star, Tory Burch brand ambassador and Harvard freshman is schooling the fashion industry on race, activism and the future.

News & Analysis

Yara Shahidi: ‘Brown Faces Are Bankable’

Anointed by Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama, the 18-year-old 'Black-ish’ star, Tory Burch brand ambassador and Harvard freshman is schooling the fashion industry on race, activism and the future.


News & Analysis

Salons Get a Makeover. Just Don’t Call Them Spas.

Facing competition from Sephora, Ulta and Amazon, beauty salons are repositioning themselves as one-stop shops offering everything from massages to cafes to skincare regimens — all designed to win repeat business.

News & Analysis

Salons Get a Makeover. Just Don’t Call Them Spas.

Facing competition from Sephora, Ulta and Amazon, beauty salons are repositioning themselves as one-stop shops offering everything from massages to cafes to skincare regimens — all designed to win repeat business.


Retail

Retail Innovators: Colette’s Sarah Andelman on Product Curation

Sarah Andelman, co-founder of world-leading concept store Colette, gained global renown for her product selection and staging. Here, she discusses curation in a digital age as BoF explores the evolution of retail — in partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield.

Retail

Retail Innovators: Colette’s Sarah Andelman on Product Curation

Sarah Andelman, co-founder of world-leading concept store Colette, gained global renown for her product selection and staging. Here, she discusses curation in a digital age as BoF explores the evolution of retail — in partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield.


News & Analysis

Why Nike Is Unafraid to Take Sides in America’s Culture Wars

The sportswear giant’s decision to feature polarising American football quarterback Colin Kaepernick in its advertising, inciting threats of a boycott and antagonising US president Trump, may be one of its smartest marketing moves yet.

News & Analysis

Why Nike Is Unafraid to Take Sides in America’s Culture Wars

The sportswear giant’s decision to feature polarising American football quarterback Colin Kaepernick in its advertising, inciting threats of a boycott and antagonising US president Trump, may be one of its smartest marketing moves yet.


Luxury

With Eyes on London, Chanel Ltd. Closes Its New York Headquarters

As the French mega-brand centralises its global operations in the UK, it's streamlining its corporate presence outside of the country. While its US operations will remain open, New York will no longer be a global hub.

Luxury

With Eyes on London, Chanel Ltd. Closes Its New York Headquarters

As the French mega-brand centralises its global operations in the UK, it's streamlining its corporate presence outside of the country. While its US operations will remain open, New York will no longer be a global hub.


Retail

Luxury Concept Stores Conquer Manhattan

Milan's 10 Corso Como, the original concept store, joins an array of upscale boutiques in Manhattan, many hailing from out of town as well. They all hope to grab a share of strong growth in luxury spending by catering to jet-setting consumers who crave a 'curated' shopping experience.

Retail

Luxury Concept Stores Conquer Manhattan

Milan's 10 Corso Como, the original concept store, joins an array of upscale boutiques in Manhattan, many hailing from out of town as well. They all hope to grab a share of strong growth in luxury spending by catering to jet-setting consumers who crave a 'curated' shopping experience.


News & Analysis

EBay Now Authenticates Luxury Watches

The online seller has expanded its Authenticate programme to include timepieces over $500.

News & Analysis

EBay Now Authenticates Luxury Watches

The online seller has expanded its Authenticate programme to include timepieces over $500.


Luxury

Relaunching Linea Rossa Is the Smartest Thing Prada Has Done in a While

Prada co-CEO Patrizio Bertelli speaks exclusively to BoF about the relaunch of the sportif line. The move is all but sure to resonate with fans, but a full recovery is far from guaranteed.

Luxury

Relaunching Linea Rossa Is the Smartest Thing Prada Has Done in a While

Prada co-CEO Patrizio Bertelli speaks exclusively to BoF about the relaunch of the sportif line. The move is all but sure to resonate with fans, but a full recovery is far from guaranteed.


Retail

With New London Store, Stüssy Flexes Its ‘Tribe’

The cult Californian streetwear label's decision to relaunch in London reflects its belief in community as much as its global retail strategy.

Retail

With New London Store, Stüssy Flexes Its ‘Tribe’

The cult Californian streetwear label's decision to relaunch in London reflects its belief in community as much as its global retail strategy.


Global Markets

The Real World of Crazy Rich Asians

The rare Hollywood film with a largely Asian cast signals a major step forward for representation, but does it tell us anything about Asia’s ultra luxury market? BoF investigates.

Global Markets

The Real World of Crazy Rich Asians

The rare Hollywood film with a largely Asian cast signals a major step forward for representation, but does it tell us anything about Asia’s ultra luxury market? BoF investigates.