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Chanel

(香奈尔)

Chanel

香奈尔

Our coverage of the high fashion house's haute couture, ready-to-wear clothes, accessories and fragrances

Chairman / President

Alain Wertheimer

CEO / Managing Director

Leena Nair

CFO / Finance Director

Philippe Blondiaux

Industry

Fashion & Beauty

Website

chanel.com

Headquarters address

5 Barlow Place London, W1J 6DG United Kingdom

Year founded

1910

Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams in Chanel at the Grammys, in February. Photo EPA-EFE

Fashion

Lifting the hood: the allure and mystique of cowled dresses

Florence Pugh and Anya Taylor-Joy wore hooded dresses for Dune: Part Two red carpets, recalling Grace Jones’ Alaïa wardrobe in the Bond classic A View to a Kill.

3 Apr 2025 - 6:00AM

Beauty

8 unmissable beauty looks from fashion week in Paris and Milan

31 Mar 2025 - 4:08PM

Beauty

How to really make your eyelashes stand out, according to celebrity MUAs

19 Mar 2025 - 4:15PM

Timepieces

The luxury jewellery brands bringing artistry to the world of horology

Cartier was one of the first luxury houses to introduce its signature style to the world of watchmaking, and recently Tiffany & Co. signalled an intention to shift more of its focus to horology.

19 Mar 2025 - 6:00AM

Piaget has achieved cult status in the world of haute horology, and last year relaunched several iconic timepieces including the Black Tie, now renamed the Andy Warhol. Photo: Handout

Fame and celebrity

Q&A | Yerin Ha on growing up in a family of actresses

Ha says shooting Bridgerton season 4 – in which she plays Benedict Bridgerton’s love interest, Sophie – has been a lot of fun, and she enjoys the show’s modern take on the Regency era.

16 Mar 2025 - 5:00AM

Beauty

Mane event: why hair perfumes are the new must-have, from Gisou to Chanel

Jen Atkin, founder of Ouai and Kashish Golani, founder of Ovviovita are among those creating scents that hydrate, protect and add shine, merging hair care with perfume for a luxurious finish.

12 Mar 2025 - 8:00PM

Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week 2025: brand signatures mark a season of transition

Louis Vuitton held a small and intimate show at a ‘secret location’, Saint Laurent wowed with dramatic colour blocking and broad-shouldered tops, and Sacai embraced a cosy, graphic style.

12 Mar 2025 - 11:06AM

Louis Vuitton’s autumn/winter 2025 show, held in the former office of a railway company near Gare du Nord in Paris, was a homage to train travel. Photo: AFP

Royalty

Who are Luxembourg royals Princess Charlotte and Prince Alexandre of Nassau?

Princess Charlotte of Nassau’s year began on a happy note with a new job at Chanel and her wedding to Mansour Shakarchi, but now she’s mourning the death of her ‘valiant’ 22-year-old brother.

11 Mar 2025 - 6:00AM

Banking & finance

Gucci, Prada close more China outlets as luxury spending shrinks

Store closures are also hurting mall owners and undermining projections for an end to the multi-year property market slump.

9 Mar 2025 - 1:01PMvideocam

Fashion

‘It’ bags then and now: the shows and celebs defining what’s hot

Following in the footsteps of Chanel, Balenciaga and Loewe, Singapore’s Aupen has achieved cult status, having been spotted in the company of Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Olivia Rodrigo and Beyoncé.

9 Mar 2025 - 5:00AM

Following in the footsteps of bags by Chanel, Balenciaga and Loewe, Singapore-based Aupen (pictured) has achieved cult status, having been spotted in the company of Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Olivia Rodrigo and Beyoncé. Photo: Handout

Icons and Influencers

Cross-cultural designer Prabal Gurung loves to celebrate Nepal and its crafts

Gurung cites the Hyatt Regency in Kathmandu as among his favourite hotels – and James Dean, Marlon Brando, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan as his style heroes.

3 Mar 2025 - 4:03PM

New York-based designer Prabal Gurung – who’s dressed Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey – grew up in Nepal, and retains an affinity for his country’s culture, crafts and mountains... as well as oud and David Attenborough. Photo: Handout

Style Edit

Style Edit: Dua Lipa becomes the face of the new Chanel 25 bag

The singer turned heads in 3 different Chanel looks at the 2023 Met Gala, having previously performed in Chanel at LA’s Grammy Museum; the maison also designed custom looks for her recent Asian tour.

24 Feb 2025 - 10:00AM

Celebrity style

How generations of A-listers have kept the cardigan current

Swift named the lead single off 2020’s Folklore ‘Cardigan’, and a century after Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel first led the way, La Maille cardigans from Jacquemus have become cult classics.

22 Feb 2025 - 10:00AM

Fashion

Why pleats have endured, from ancient Greece to the modern red carpet

The style’s timeless appeal was on show in a Dolce & Gabbana dress at the Emmy’s, in a The Row gown at the Lacma Art+Film Gala, and at Elle’s annual Women in Hollywood event.

11 Feb 2025 - 7:00AM

Pleating originated in ancient Greece and it’s still in fashion today, as seen on the runway at Chanel’s 2024-25 metiers d’art show in Hangzhou, China. Photo: Handout

Billie Eilish

The nonconformist watches of Billie Eilish, from Casios right up to Rolexes

It’s no surprise that the award-winning singer, known for her boundary-breaking style and music, should bring that rebel-without-a-cause approach to her watches.

29 Jan 2025 - 5:00AMvideocam

Billie Eilish at a Chanel watch show. Photo: Getty Images

Fashion

Ankle socks or no-show socks? How stars and brands are experimenting

Miu Miu, Fendi and Simone Rocha have sheer socks and leg warmers, while Versace and Balenciaga have coloured tights recalling the 60s heyday of Twiggy and Mary Quant.

23 Jan 2025 - 3:00PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: The new Chanel Coco Crush collection embodies freedom of spirit

Diamonds and rubies add new sparkle to Chanel’s playful designs in a collection inspired in part by brand founder Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s nickname.

20 Jan 2025 - 2:39PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Chace Crawford’s rumoured new fling, Filipina model Kelsey Merritt

Chace Crawford is rumoured to be dating Victoria’s Secret model Kelsey Merritt – so what do we know about the 28-year-old who modelled to pay her way through university in the Philippines?

17 Jan 2025 - 6:00PM

Is Chace Crawford dating model Kelsey Merritt? Photos: @kelseymerritt, @chacecrawford/Instagram

High Jewellery

What does your birthstone mean? Show your personality with these gems

Take your garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, diamond, emerald, pearl, peridot, opal, sapphire, ruby, turquoise or topaz birthstone up a notch with these luxury jewellery pieces.

16 Jan 2025 - 10:00AM

Timepieces

The art and jewellery designs redefining timepieces, from Cartier to Chanel

When telling time alone isn’t enough, these spectacular timepieces from luxury watchmakers are pushing the art of horology to the realms of the spectacular.

12 Jan 2025 - 5:00AM

Fashion

Q&A | Audrey Diwan on filming Emmanuelle in Hong Kong, and her love for Chanel

Audrey Diwan came to Hong Kong for the first time in 2023 – it didn’t take her long to return for Chanel’s cruise show, and she also directed a short film starring Angela Yuen for the occasion.

19 Dec 2024 - 12:00PMvideocam

Actress Angela Yuen and director Audrey Diwan at the Chanel cruise 2024-25 show in Hong Kong, in November. Photos: Handout

Fashion

Profile | Chanel artistic director a step up for Matthieu Blazy, a Raf Simons acolyte

Praised for modernising Bottega Veneta, Blazy will head a much bigger business at Chanel as he moves it on from the legacy of Karl Lagerfeld.

14 Dec 2024 - 2:15PM

Creative director Matthieu Blazy accepts applause after the conclusion of the presentation of Bottega Veneta women’s autumn/wnter 2024-25 collection in Milan. He has been named artistic director of Chanel, a much bigger fashion house. Photo: AP

High Jewellery

Zodiac jewellery is enjoying a resurgence – Rihanna and Hailey Bieber love it

The cosmos is stamping its identify on jewellery, bringing individuality and a singular style to the wearer that’s beyond mere aesthetics.

14 Dec 2024 - 6:00AM

Fashion

New Chanel artistic director named, John Galliano out at Martin Margiela

Matthieu Blazy, the former Bottega Veneta creative boss, ‘embodies a new generation with sincere humility’, says Chanel’s fashion president.

14 Dec 2024 - 2:19PMvideocam

Christmas

Christmas 2024 gift guide: give your friends presents with a playful pop of colour

Festively coloured poppy styles to impress even the pickiest on your present list, from Golden Goose jewellery to a Stanley tumbler.

8 Dec 2024 - 6:15AM

Christmas 2024 gift guide: colourful ideas from the La DoubleJ Homeware collection, as well as from Chanel, Gucci, Manolo Blahnik and Aquazzura

Beauty

4 cream blush sticks for a natural flush and smooth finish like Ariana

These blush sticks deliver natural colour, and are perfect for hydrating your skin and long-lasting colour, unlike their powder or liquid counterparts.

4 Dec 2024 - 8:00PM

Cream blush sticks last longer on the skin ... just take a look at Ariana Grande at the Los Angeles premiere of Wicked. Photo: FilmMagic

Fashion

Chanel’s Hangzhou show celebrates Chinese culture and Coco Chanel’s passion

Liu Wen opened the stunning extravaganza on the shores of West Lake, featuring references to traditional Chinese motifs, and showcasing the maison’s craftsmanship and timeless elegance.

4 Dec 2024 - 11:52AMvideocam

Style Edit

Style Edit: Celebrating the year-end with Chanel’s watches and jewellery

Dazzling pieces capture the spirit of the season – from watches showcasing horological mastery to jewellery embodying Chanel’s refined and elegant aesthetic.

2 Dec 2024 - 10:00AM

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Lifting the hood: the allure and mystique of cowled dresses

Florence Pugh and Anya Taylor-Joy wore hooded dresses for Dune: Part Two red carpets, recalling Grace Jones’ Alaïa wardrobe in the Bond classic A View to a Kill.

8 unmissable beauty looks from fashion week in Paris and Milan

How to really make your eyelashes stand out, according to celebrity MUAs

The luxury jewellery brands bringing artistry to the world of horology

Cartier was one of the first luxury houses to introduce its signature style to the world of watchmaking, and recently Tiffany & Co. signalled an intention to shift more of its focus to horology.

Q&A | Yerin Ha on growing up in a family of actresses

Ha says shooting Bridgerton season 4 – in which she plays Benedict Bridgerton’s love interest, Sophie – has been a lot of fun, and she enjoys the show’s modern take on the Regency era.

Mane event: why hair perfumes are the new must-have, from Gisou to Chanel

Jen Atkin, founder of Ouai and Kashish Golani, founder of Ovviovita are among those creating scents that hydrate, protect and add shine, merging hair care with perfume for a luxurious finish.

Paris Fashion Week 2025: brand signatures mark a season of transition

Louis Vuitton held a small and intimate show at a ‘secret location’, Saint Laurent wowed with dramatic colour blocking and broad-shouldered tops, and Sacai embraced a cosy, graphic style.

Who are Luxembourg royals Princess Charlotte and Prince Alexandre of Nassau?

Princess Charlotte of Nassau’s year began on a happy note with a new job at Chanel and her wedding to Mansour Shakarchi, but now she’s mourning the death of her ‘valiant’ 22-year-old brother.

Gucci, Prada close more China outlets as luxury spending shrinks

Store closures are also hurting mall owners and undermining projections for an end to the multi-year property market slump.

‘It’ bags then and now: the shows and celebs defining what’s hot

Following in the footsteps of Chanel, Balenciaga and Loewe, Singapore’s Aupen has achieved cult status, having been spotted in the company of Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Olivia Rodrigo and Beyoncé.

Cross-cultural designer Prabal Gurung loves to celebrate Nepal and its crafts

Gurung cites the Hyatt Regency in Kathmandu as among his favourite hotels – and James Dean, Marlon Brando, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan as his style heroes.

Style Edit: Dua Lipa becomes the face of the new Chanel 25 bag

The singer turned heads in 3 different Chanel looks at the 2023 Met Gala, having previously performed in Chanel at LA’s Grammy Museum; the maison also designed custom looks for her recent Asian tour.

How generations of A-listers have kept the cardigan current

Swift named the lead single off 2020’s Folklore ‘Cardigan’, and a century after Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel first led the way, La Maille cardigans from Jacquemus have become cult classics.

Why pleats have endured, from ancient Greece to the modern red carpet

The style’s timeless appeal was on show in a Dolce & Gabbana dress at the Emmy’s, in a The Row gown at the Lacma Art+Film Gala, and at Elle’s annual Women in Hollywood event.

The nonconformist watches of Billie Eilish, from Casios right up to Rolexes

It’s no surprise that the award-winning singer, known for her boundary-breaking style and music, should bring that rebel-without-a-cause approach to her watches.

Ankle socks or no-show socks? How stars and brands are experimenting

Miu Miu, Fendi and Simone Rocha have sheer socks and leg warmers, while Versace and Balenciaga have coloured tights recalling the 60s heyday of Twiggy and Mary Quant.

Style Edit: The new Chanel Coco Crush collection embodies freedom of spirit

Diamonds and rubies add new sparkle to Chanel’s playful designs in a collection inspired in part by brand founder Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s nickname.

Meet Chace Crawford’s rumoured new fling, Filipina model Kelsey Merritt

Chace Crawford is rumoured to be dating Victoria’s Secret model Kelsey Merritt – so what do we know about the 28-year-old who modelled to pay her way through university in the Philippines?

What does your birthstone mean? Show your personality with these gems

Take your garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, diamond, emerald, pearl, peridot, opal, sapphire, ruby, turquoise or topaz birthstone up a notch with these luxury jewellery pieces.

The art and jewellery designs redefining timepieces, from Cartier to Chanel

When telling time alone isn’t enough, these spectacular timepieces from luxury watchmakers are pushing the art of horology to the realms of the spectacular.

Q&A | Audrey Diwan on filming Emmanuelle in Hong Kong, and her love for Chanel

Audrey Diwan came to Hong Kong for the first time in 2023 – it didn’t take her long to return for Chanel’s cruise show, and she also directed a short film starring Angela Yuen for the occasion.

Profile | Chanel artistic director a step up for Matthieu Blazy, a Raf Simons acolyte

Praised for modernising Bottega Veneta, Blazy will head a much bigger business at Chanel as he moves it on from the legacy of Karl Lagerfeld.

Zodiac jewellery is enjoying a resurgence – Rihanna and Hailey Bieber love it

The cosmos is stamping its identify on jewellery, bringing individuality and a singular style to the wearer that’s beyond mere aesthetics.

New Chanel artistic director named, John Galliano out at Martin Margiela

Matthieu Blazy, the former Bottega Veneta creative boss, ‘embodies a new generation with sincere humility’, says Chanel’s fashion president.

Christmas 2024 gift guide: give your friends presents with a playful pop of colour

Festively coloured poppy styles to impress even the pickiest on your present list, from Golden Goose jewellery to a Stanley tumbler.

4 cream blush sticks for a natural flush and smooth finish like Ariana

These blush sticks deliver natural colour, and are perfect for hydrating your skin and long-lasting colour, unlike their powder or liquid counterparts.

Chanel’s Hangzhou show celebrates Chinese culture and Coco Chanel’s passion

Liu Wen opened the stunning extravaganza on the shores of West Lake, featuring references to traditional Chinese motifs, and showcasing the maison’s craftsmanship and timeless elegance.

Style Edit: Celebrating the year-end with Chanel’s watches and jewellery

Dazzling pieces capture the spirit of the season – from watches showcasing horological mastery to jewellery embodying Chanel’s refined and elegant aesthetic.

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