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Chanel records revenues of 17.22 billion dollars, plans to up investments

French luxury label Chanel reported positive financial results for 2022, giving it the confidence to outline some ambitious investment plans for the year ahead. The company reported a 17 percent increase in its revenue to 17.22 billion dollars for 2022, while its operating profits also rose 5.8 percent to 5.78 billion dollars. In light of the...

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Chanel to showcase Cruise 2024 collection in Shenzhen

Chanel has announced its return to China with its 2024 Cruise collection set to be held in Shenzhen this November. Chanel last held a significant event in mainland China in 2019, with its “Mademoiselle Privé” exhibition in Shanghai. Hosting a large production shows luxury’s dedication to the Chinese market and its recognition of China's...

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Chanel unveils Timothée Chalamet as its newest ambassador

French-American actor Timothée Chalamet has been unveiled as the newest Chanel ambassador for its Bleu de Chanel fragrance for men. Chanel confirmed in a press release that the 27-year-old actor, known for his roles in ‘Dune,’ ‘Interstellar,’ and ‘The French Dispatch’ will star in his first Bleu de Chanel campaign in June shot by Mario Sorrenti....

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Chanel takes on Hollywood (again) for its latest cruise collection

In a glamorous affair that echoed a youth-obsessed Hollywood, French luxury house Chanel transported its latest cruise collection to the bright lights of Los Angeles. This marked the brand's second foray into the city for the cruise season, a remarkable sixteen years after its initial embrace of international runways. Front row attendees were...

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From Chanel to Choupette to Lagerfeld himself: What stars wore at the Met Gala

The annual Met Gala returned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York last night, spearheading the work of Karl Lagerfeld who was at the centre of this year’s theme, ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’. Attendees of the event, which consisted of the usual celebrity-clad line up, were precedently informed to take an “authentic approach” to...

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Chanel dismisses IPO rumour, confirms it will stay private

Chanel's CEO, Leena Nair, has denied rumors of the company considering an IPO. In an interview with the Financial Times, Nair confirmed that the French luxury brand will continue to operate as a private and independent company. Ownership of Chanel is split among members of the Wertheimer family, who have been associated with the company since...

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Young shoppers can't get enough of counterfeit goods

In February of this year, a woven leather bag went viral on TikTok. Featuring a knotted handle and familiar weaving technique of impeccable construction, it should have been the Jodie bag designed by Bottega Veneta. Instead it was a ‘dupe’ by high street retailer Anthropologie, as shown in a video by Tia Allen. ‘Dupes’ has become a popular...

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Chanel president and chief operating officer to step down

Luxury fashion house Chanel is set to bid farewell to its current president and chief operating officer John Galantic, who is preparing to leave the company on June 30. Galantic first took on the position at Chanel in 2006, later snapping up an additional leadership role to establish the Integrated Platform team in 2017. His departure was...

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Video: Chanel FW23

In this video you can see Chanel’s FW23 collection presented at Paris Fashion Week. Video: FF Channel

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Former Chanel CEO joins La DoubleJ as chairwoman

Maureen Chiquet, the American-born CEO who ran Chanel for nearly a decade from 2007, has joined La DoubleJ, the Milanese fashion house, as chairwoman. La DoubleJ, a brand best known for the visual feasts of its prints, was founded by JJ Martin and Andrea Ciccoli, with the collections centred on classic shapes brought to life by colour, print and...

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Whitney Peak named new face for Chanel Coco Mademoiselle

This past Friday, Chanel announced Whitney Peak as its new face for its Coco Mademoiselle perfume. At only 20 years, the Ugandan - Canadian starlet already has a decent resume to offer. In 2021, she was casted as one of the leading characters in HBO’s Gossip Girl Reboot and also starred in last year’s Hocus Pocus sequel. On top of that, she can...

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The many hats of Pharrell Williams: From Billionaire Boys Club to Louis Vuitton

The appointment of Pharrell Williams as creative director of menswear at Louis Vuitton closes one of the most talked-about chapters in recent fashion history. At last, it is officially known who will follow in Virgil Abloh's footsteps. Some critical voices may question the multi-talented creative's credentials - some might know him primarily for...