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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.

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News & Analysis

Kith Hires Influencer Emily Oberg to Ramp Up Women’s Business

Tapping into her rabid following of streetwear enthusiasts, the former Complex on-camera anchor has been tasked with honing the female point of view for Ronnie Fieg's sneaker empire.


Retail

Op Ed | 7 Multi-brand Boutiques Transforming Chinese Retail

A new wave of fashion boutiques in far flung cities like Wuhan, Xi’an and Guiyang are creating opportunities for brands in an increasingly competitive Chinese market.


Fashion Week

At Paris Couture, Betrayal and Brilliance

Two stars shone brightest this couture season: John Galliano of Maison Margiela and Pierpaolo Piccioli of Valentino, says Angelo Flaccavento.


Beauty

YSL Beauté Names Tom Pecheux Global Beauty Director

Pecheux’s appointment is part of the L’Oréal-owned brand’s ongoing repositioning strategy.


Fashion Week

Reflections and Opportunism at Chanel

Karl Lagerfeld's new Chanel collection couldn’t have been more appropriate for the new First Lady — who seems to be casting an astute eye over Jackie Kennedy’s approach to dressing for 'The Job.'


News & Analysis

Inside Vice’s Fashion Strategy

Following a series of fashion acquisitions, Vice co-president Andrew Creighton lays out the company’s plans to win over fashion and luxury advertisers.


Luxury

Is Lanvin Entering a Downward Spiral?

Controlling shareholder, 75-year-old Chinese media magnate Shaw-Lan Wang who is based in Taiwan, has been reluctant to invest in the brand for many years.


News & Analysis

EBay Gets Hands-On in Fighting Fake Handbags With New Service

EBay is following online luxury consignment startup The RealReal Inc. in San Francisco, which authenticates items and said it sold almost $400 million in second-hand designer apparel, handbags, jewellery and other merchandise in 2016.


Retail

Macy’s Inc: The Slow Death of an American Icon

Macy’s needs more of the ‘magic’ the company touts in its tagline if the department store chain is to survive.


Retail

Korean Retailers Shake up the Old Guard

South Korean retail has long been dominated by a web of conservative conglomerates called chaebols — but a few innovative retailers are pushing the boundaries of product, positioning and price.