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.
Mario Testino and Bruce Weber Accused of Sexual Exploitation in New York Times Investigation
The New York Times has released a detailed report on an alleged pattern of sexual exploitation by two of the biggest photographers in the fashion business. Publishing giant Condé Nast said it would stop working with both men.
Armed Robbers Steal Millions From Ritz Paris Hotel
Three were arrested while two others got away. There were no injuries.
Digitising the Sales Associate
Department stores and boutiques are using new digital technologies and training to amplify one of the things that still differentiates them from online competitors: their seasoned in-store sales associates.
Men’s Fashion Week Is Missing the FOMO Factor
In order to survive, the men’s shows must replatform as can’t-be-missed launchpads for emerging talent.
Beautycounter Adds Chanel-Linked Firm Mousse Partners as Strategic Investor
The clean beauty brand, known for its extensive list of banned chemicals and network of peer-to-peer sales consultants, announced a new round of funding said to total about $65 million at a $400 million valuation.
BoF Professional Holiday Reading List
Read the BoF Professional the articles that yielded the biggest insights and got the fashion industry talking in 2017.
With Phoebe Philo Leaving Céline, What's Next?
The news of Philo's exit follows BoF’s October 2017 report that first revealed the creative director was set to depart the LVMH brand.
Turning Physical Stores Into Living Advertorials
As transactions move online, physical retail must amp up the drama.
Demna Gvasalia on Authenticity, Irony and Resistance
Balenciaga's creative director and the founder of Vetements reflects on his success and staying true to his design ethos, courtesy of Vestoj.
Announcing Karl Lagerfeld, Milly and Vaara
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.