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Chanel

Chanel was founded by womenswear design pioneer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910 and is known for creating the famous Chanel suit and No 5 fragrance. In 1913 Chanel opened her first boutique in Deauville, France, where she initially sold jersey sportswear for women. Today it is privately owned by French brothers, Alain and Gérard Wertheimer, through holding company Chanel Ltd, which was established in 2018 and is based in London. Chanel has a worldwide presence with physical stores and a direct-to-consumer website. The US, China and France make up one-third of Chanel’s sales.

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Chanel and Bottega Veneta: the industry reacts

Matthieu Blazy has been named artistic director of powerhouse french brand Chanel, with Carven's Louise Trotter moving to fill his role at Italian brand Bottega Veneta in the latest round of musical chairs at the top of the luxury fashion sector. Drapers examines the industry's views on the shake-up.

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Chanel names Bottega Veneta's Matthieu Blazy as artistic director

Chanel has appointed Matthieu Blazy, who announced his departure from Bottega Veneta earlier this afternoon, as its new artistic director.

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Who is a suitable successor for Chanel's creative director?

As Chanel announces the departure of creative director Virginie Viard, Drapers asks fashion insiders what the departure means for gender representation in the industry and who is likely to be named the new creative lead of the French fashion house.

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Chanel creative director departs

Chanel's Virginie Viard is stepping down after 30 years with the luxury fashion house, including five years as creative director.

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V&A extends Chanel exhibition

The Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museum in South Kensington, London, has extended its sold-out exhibition on fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel for an additional two weeks.

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Chanel brings Métiers d'art show to Manchester

French luxury house Chanel has announced it will showcase its 2023/24 Métiers d'art collection in Manchester, UK.

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