Chanel
Chanel is a French luxury fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910 in Paris. It specializes in haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance, and cosmetics, and is renowned for modernizing women’s fashion with simple, comfortable silhouettes such as the collarless jersey jacket, the little black dress, and the tweed suit. The interlocking double-C logo is a widely recognized emblem of the brand.
Chanel began as a small millinery and hat business in Deauville before moving to Paris, where it
Beyond couture and ready-to-wear, Chanel produces fragrance, cosmetics, skincare, jewelry, eyewear, and accessories. Signature items include
Corporate structure and leadership
Chanel S.A.S. is a privately held company with significant control by the Wertheimer family, descendants of