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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

last updated:

27 August, 2024

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

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

Fashion

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

14 Dec 2024 - 2:15PM

High Jewellery

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

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

From left: John Galliano, Matthieu Blazy and Louise Trotter. Blazy is to work at Chanel, Trotter will take his place at Bottega Veneta, and Galliano has quit Martin Margiela. Photos: AFP, Getty Images

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

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

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

Liu Wen opened Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2024-25 Hangzhou show – a celebration of Coco Chanel’s passion for Chinese culture, with a Wim Wenders video starring Tilda Swinton. Photo: AP

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

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel hosted a series of events around its cruise 2024-25 show

Stars from chef ArChan Chan to Olympic swimmer Siobhan Haughey joined Chanel panels moderated by the likes of Tyler Brûlé, founder of Monocle magazine, to discuss film, arts and cultural impact.

25 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Penélope Cruz on her love of fashion and her new films – interview

The Spanish actress, who was recently in Hong Kong for the restaging of Chanel’s cruise 2024-25 show, tells Style all about her favourite director Pedro Almodovar, motherhood and the Fragrant Harbour.

22 Nov 2024 - 11:04PM

Brad Pitt and Penelope Cruz in the iconic Chanel handbag campaign. Photo: Inez & Vinoodh

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel N°5 – Olivier Polge’s take on the classic fragrance

The in-house master perfumer reinterpreted the classic scent with a contemporary twist, infusing the original formula with fresh citrus notes and a lighter feel.

18 Nov 2024 - 5:59PM

Olivier Polge (left), the fourth in-house master perfumer in Chanel’s history, samples scents with singer Hins Cheung in Singapore. Photo: Handout

Fashion

Style shoot: Chanel’s cruise 2024-2025 show, from Marseille to Hong Kong

The collection reflects the innovative touches of former creative director Virginie Viard, and is an acknowledgement of her impact on the house.

15 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM

Timepieces

Pink watches continue to blossom in the wake of Barbiecore

Ryan Gosling rocked a pink Tag Heuer Carrera Date, Idris Elba and Stormzy got with the trend too, and Tudor and Carl F. Bucherer were 2 more brands to join the pink parade

9 Nov 2024 - 6:00AM

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 4 for allegedly selling fake tickets to Chanel show

Officers seize 11 suspected counterfeit passes to fashion show near Design Institute venue.

6 Nov 2024 - 5:19PM

Stars gather for the Chanel show (from left): Carina Lau, South Korean pop star G-Dragon and Chow Yun-fat. Photo: Instagram/carinalau1208

Beauty

Explainer | What are the different make-up brushes – and how do you pick the best one?

Mastering make-up begins with the right tools – read on for the essential brushes you need in your arsenal, along with expert tips on technique and brush care for long-lasting performance

6 Nov 2024 - 5:00AM

Charlotte Tilbury is among the luxury beauty brands offering quality make-up brushes. Photos: Handout

Fashion

Chanel’s highly anticipated 2024-2025 cruise show lands in Hong Kong

Chanel’s Bruno Pavlovsky reiterated the brand’s commitment to its loyal client base – a short starring Angela Yuen and Benjamin Voisin was also created for the show.

6 Nov 2024 - 9:38AMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Recap | Whitney Peak: from Gossip Girl to Chanel, this rising star talks to Style

Actress got her break in HBO hit and is now fronting an ad for Coco Mademoiselle fragrance – but which stars does she look up to?

2 Nov 2024 - 3:43PM

High Jewellery

Inspired by the everyday: jewellery that makes the functional fantastic

Nadine Ghosn’s Crayon bracelets are kooky fun while Chanel went for a sautoir/earphone mash-up and Cartier strung a watch onto a blinged-up carabiner

27 Oct 2024 - 6:00AM

Boucheron and other jewellery brands have long played with the idea of making jewellery out of more everyday objects. Photos: Handout

Fame and celebrity

Q&A | How Whitney Peak, Gossip Girl star and Chanel ambassador, got her start

The in-demand actress admits she still gets star-struck and loves Greta Gerwig, Viola Davis and Lupita Nyong’o; she will soon appear in a film with Phoebe Dynevor.

29 Oct 2024 - 10:04AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s 2024-25 cruise collection evokes carefree Marseille days

Classic Chanel tweed elevates seaside looks, while playful hues, intricate embroidery and a touch of menswear inspo come together in a versatile holiday wardrobe for adventurous travellers.

22 Oct 2024 - 4:50PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi star in a short film for the iconic Chanel N°5 perfume

A Chanel ambassador since 2018, Robbie succeeds the likes of Nicole Kidman, Catherine Deneuve and Marion Cotillard as the face of the iconic fragrance.

22 Oct 2024 - 5:03PMvideocam

Succeeding Nicole Kidman, Catherine Deneuve and Marion Cotillard as the face of Chanel N°5, Margot Robbie stars with Jacob Elordi in a short film inspired by the spirit of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. Photos: Handout

Luxury brands

Style shoot: How Chanel’s Haute Joaillerie Sport range channels Coco Chanel

The brand’s founder was herself very active, so Chanel has harnessed this legacy to its high jewellery know-how with a bold use of colour and innovative pairings of metals and stones

4 Oct 2024 - 10:00AM

Chanel’s Haute Joaillerie Sport range is inspired by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s own sportiness with bold use of colour and innovative pairings of metals and stones. Photography: Mike Ruiz

South Korea

South Korean prosecutors drop charges against first lady over luxury bag saga

She received the handbag and gifts but they did not relate to her official duties and no favours were given in return, prosecutors concluded.

2 Oct 2024 - 5:04PMvideocam

Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week: Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Chanel and more

The 2 best shows this week were Miu Miu – featuring Hilary Swank and Willem Dafoe on the runway – and Louis Vuitton’s jaw-droppingly beautiful study in contrasts thanks to Nicolas Ghesquière.

2 Oct 2024 - 1:17PM

Fashion

5 fresh French brands beyond the obvious – from Sessùn to Sezane

Beyond powerhouse brands like Chanel and Dior are the likes of Sandro, Maje, The Kooples and Ba&sh, now going global, and behind them a cohort of quality smaller labels

20 Sep 2024 - 2:00PM

French indie brands like Hartford offer understated, flattering cuts, a way to connect with that trademark French style without needing to spend big on pieces from Chanel or Dior. Photos: Handout

Fashion

Chanel’s president of fashion on its upcoming Hong Kong cruise show location

President of fashion Bruno Pavlovsky says the Hong Kong market is key – and he won’t let online speculation affect his creative director pick.

10 Sep 2024 - 8:17AM

The Hong Kong Design Institute will host the restaging of the Chanel Cruise 2024-2025 collection in the city on November 5. Photos: Handout

Fashion

4 brands keeping classic Breton stripes in our wardrobe rotation

The classic striped look is still part of the French navy’s uniform today – its smart simplicity making it a favourite with everyone from Kate Middleton to Coco Chanel

4 Sep 2024 - 3:00PM

Timepieces

What went on in the world of watches in July and August 2024? 7 highlights

Catch up on Chanel’s MB&F stake, LVMH’s corporate moves, Olympians’ and A-listers’ wrist candy, Watches and Wonders hitting Shanghai, and the finalists of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

4 Sep 2024 - 5:44PMvideocam

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