Chanels

Chanels is the plural form of the surname Chanel. It is used in English to refer to more than one person who shares the surname Chanel, a French name most famously associated with the fashion designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. The surname Chanel is of French origin and is encountered in biographical, genealogical, and historical sources. Because Chanels denotes a plural, it does not refer to a single individual, but to a group of people who bear the name.

In practice, Chanels as a term appears primarily in written records, lists, or discussions that involve multiple individuals named Chanel. It may also occur in works of fiction or journalism when several characters or subjects share the surname. The singular form Chanel is the standard spelling for the family name in most uses, including references to the luxury fashion house Chanel S.A., established by Coco Chanel, and the brand name used for fashion, fragrance, and cosmetics. The company itself is typically treated as a proper noun in the singular.

Because Chanels is not a distinct entity or widely recognized term beyond indicating pluralization, it is usually understood from context as a reference to people who share the Chanel surname. See also Chanel, Coco Chanel, and the Chanel brand.