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.
Where Brands Are Missing a Trick in China
Many Chinese cities are either oversaturated or underserved by luxury brands which must recalibrate their retail footprint on the mainland.
As Branding Evolves, What’s a Logo Worth?
Logos were once the symbolic and unwavering facet of a fashion house, but as branding becomes more nuanced in the digital age, logos are becoming more fluid than ever.
Can Singapore Steal Hong Kong’s Thunder?
As Comme des Garçons prepares to open its latest Dover Street Market in Singapore, there's evidence that the island city-state is becoming increasingly important on the global retail map.
In US, Independent Stores Stage a Comeback
The 2008 financial crisis put many local American retailers out of business, but the survivors are now stronger than ever.
What Should Burberry Do Next?
The iconic British brand needs a refresh. Here’s what Christopher Bailey and Marco Gobbetti must do to get the business back on track.
Richemont Ramps Up Chloé Investment as Watches Languish
Chloé has been a rare bright spot for Richemont, which is ramping up investment in the brand as new artistic director Natacha Ramsay-Levi takes the creative helm.
Power Moves | Maureen Chiquet Nominated to Canada Goose Board, Tomas Maier Names CEO
This week, former Chanel CEO Maureen Chiquet has been nominated to join the Canada Goose board, while Laurent Claquin, currently head of Kering Americas, will take on the additional role of CEO at Tomas Maier.
Models, the New Power Publishers
Social media has turned fashion models into powerful digital publishers, some of whom have far larger audiences than brands or traditional magazines.
How Floristry Became a Fashion Business
As the business of flowers becomes increasingly trend-driven and social media savvy, fashion folk are tapping the opportunity.
Can Anyone Save Lanvin Now?
With revenues sharply down and the departure of its latest artistic director after only 16 months, the world’s oldest continuously running fashion house is facing a downward spiral.