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Bruno Pavlovsky

President of Fashion, Chanel; President, Fédération de la Haute Couture

The accomplished fashion executive emphasises creativity and measured growth at one of the industry’s most prestigious brands.

Bruno Pavlovsky
Luxury

The Future of Chanel

The world’s most popular luxury megabrand is not for sale, according to its secretive owners. But what if it was? BoF does the analysis.

Luxury

The Future of Chanel

The world’s most popular luxury megabrand is not for sale, according to its secretive owners. But what if it was? BoF does the analysis.


News & Analysis

Does Chanel Need a Change Agent?

Following the death of Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel named former studio director Virginie Viard his successor in a bid for continuity. But the world’s most popular luxury megabrand may need to disrupt itself to stay on top.

News & Analysis

Does Chanel Need a Change Agent?

Following the death of Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel named former studio director Virginie Viard his successor in a bid for continuity. But the world’s most popular luxury megabrand may need to disrupt itself to stay on top.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Vogue International Has Tapped Holly Shackleton as Editor-in-Chief, Chanel Appointed Co-Artistic Directors

This week, Vogue International named a new editor-in-chief, while Chanel confirmed two top creative appointments following the death of Karl Lagerfeld.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Vogue International Has Tapped Holly Shackleton as Editor-in-Chief, Chanel Appointed Co-Artistic Directors

This week, Vogue International named a new editor-in-chief, while Chanel confirmed two top creative appointments following the death of Karl Lagerfeld.


News & Analysis

What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld

The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.

News & Analysis

What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld

The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.


Luxury

Will France's New Luxury Strategy Help Sell More Louis Vuitton Bags?

At a time when Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel are expanding their production capacity to keep up with growing demand for ‘made in France’ luxury goods, a new government roadmap could give the sector a boost.

Luxury

Will France's New Luxury Strategy Help Sell More Louis Vuitton Bags?

At a time when Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel are expanding their production capacity to keep up with growing demand for ‘made in France’ luxury goods, a new government roadmap could give the sector a boost.


Workplace & Talent

BoF FAQs: Chanel

From Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's early years on the Rue Cambon, launching Chanel No.5 and the now iconic 2.55 handbag, to how the business operates today, BoF answers your questions on what is regarded as the world's most desirable luxury fashion brand.

Workplace & Talent

BoF FAQs: Chanel

From Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's early years on the Rue Cambon, launching Chanel No.5 and the now iconic 2.55 handbag, to how the business operates today, BoF answers your questions on what is regarded as the world's most desirable luxury fashion brand.


Luxury

The Other Reason for Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban

While competitors were busy snapping up farms and tanneries, the French luxury house failed to secure its exotics supply chain, giving it diminished access to top quality materials.

Luxury

The Other Reason for Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban

While competitors were busy snapping up farms and tanneries, the French luxury house failed to secure its exotics supply chain, giving it diminished access to top quality materials.


Fashion Week

Chanel, Mummy-fied

Karl Lagerfeld’s latest Métiers d'Arts collection was shown in the Egyptian wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and he took the inspiration quite literally.

Fashion Week

Chanel, Mummy-fied

Karl Lagerfeld’s latest Métiers d'Arts collection was shown in the Egyptian wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and he took the inspiration quite literally.


Luxury

Chanel’s Year of Change

Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion and Chanel SAS, addresses the reshaping of the storied French house, from its ban on exotic skins to its curious new London headquarters, as well as the rumours that Phoebe Philo will succeed Karl Lagerfeld.

Luxury

Chanel’s Year of Change

Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion and Chanel SAS, addresses the reshaping of the storied French house, from its ban on exotic skins to its curious new London headquarters, as well as the rumours that Phoebe Philo will succeed Karl Lagerfeld.


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.


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