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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

Le19M, Chanel’s new, purpose-built site dedicated to the métiers d’art, houses hundreds of artisans, including flower-making specialist Lemarié – shown here preparing a garment during the making of Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2026 collection. Photo: Handout

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel opens the doors to le19M, a secret world of couture artisans

Inside le19M, Chanel’s dedicated new home for métiers d’art, centuries of savoir‑faire meet a new vision of couture craftsmanship.

14 Apr 2026 - 12:53PM

Beauty

The latest beauty drops from Chanel, Le Labo, Make Up For Ever and more

7 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM

Timepieces

How diamonds are reshaping luxury watches, from Chanel to Cartier

7 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Style according to ... TV presenter and entrepreneur Georgina Wilson-Burnand

The TV presenter and Sunnies entrepreneur shares her style icons including Carolyn Bessette, Manila hang-outs, and love for gifting locally woven pieces.

9 Apr 2026 - 11:20AM

Georgina Wilson-Burnand reveals some of her favourite things. Photo: Handout

Fashion

Polo shirt reboot: how Ralph Lauren and Chanel are redefining preppy

Gigi Hadid’s Guest in Residence has both short- and long-sleeved polos, while Miuccia Prada’s takes have ranged from subversive to buttoned-up.

5 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM

Timepieces

Colourful watches: the simple upgrade that celebrities are obsessed with

The Marty Supreme star’s Urban Jürgensen UJ-2 had a custom orange strap, while the rapper’s Pierre Balmain watch was a lush dark green.

31 Mar 2026 - 6:00AM

Fashion

Q&A | Kim Jones on Areal, his new line with Chinese outerwear maker Bosideng

On a visit to Hong Kong, the British designer shares why his collaboration with Bosideng was years in the making – and why ‘Made in China’ is better than most people think.

30 Mar 2026 - 10:00AM

Bosideng chairman and CEO Gao Dekang with designer Kim Jones at an Areal pop-up in Hong Kong during Art Basel. Photo: Handout

Fashion

Why worn-out designer handbags are the ultimate status symbols

Jane Birkin’s insouciance with her namesake Hermès bag started it all, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were often seen with bashed-about Birkins in the 2000s.

24 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: The 2026 awards season was all about Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel

At this year’s Baftas, Golden Globes and Oscars, many of those nominated for awards wore Chanel looks drawn from Blazy’s first 4 collections for the house.

23 Mar 2026 - 10:00AM

Fashion

In their words: Hilary Tsui on her favourite moments in fashion in Hong Kong

The former actress on Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel couture show, home-grown labels Lau Hei and Yat Pit, and style icons Maggie Cheung and Edison Chen.

21 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM

Beauty

The fashion month hair and make-up looks that caught our eye

Beauty highlights of the fall/winter 2026 fashion weeks also included smoky kohl eyes at Dior and Prada’s ‘tired girl’ make-up sported by Bella Hadid and Liu Wen.

18 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM

Chanel (left) and Simone Rocha wowed with their hair and make-up looks at the fall/winter 2026 fashion week shows. Photos: EPA, Handout

Fame and celebrity

Meet Rafael Olarra, Pedro Pascal’s rumoured boyfriend – and Luke Evans’ ex

Pascal turned heads at the Oscars in Chanel with a new, clean-shaven look – but the internet is also curious about the creative director he might be dating...

18 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

Academy Awards

What did stars wear to the Oscars 2026?

Meanwhile, Emma Stone wore a ‌liquid silver Louis Vuitton dress, and Teyana Taylor stunned in Chanel.

16 Mar 2026 - 2:03PM

Celebrity children

Meet Dree Hemingway, who plays Daryl Hannah in FX’s Love Story

The model-turned-actress, who has worked with Calvin Klein and Chanel, says being a nepo baby made her put more pressure on herself.

12 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

Dree Hemingway plays Daryl Hannah in FX’s Love Story. Photos: Reuters, @KaiseratCB/X

Icons and Influencers

In their words: Kevin Poon’s favourite trends in Hong Kong and beyond

The cultural entrepreneur is one of the city’s most connected creatives, with Pharrell Williams, David Beckham – and, of course, Clot co-founder Edison Chen – on his speed dial.

17 Mar 2026 - 3:46PM

Cultural entrepreneur Kevin Poon is a man of all trades – a key player in the Hong Kong art scene, a mover and shaker in celebrity circles worldwide, and a successful entrepreneur. Photo: @kpee/Instagram

Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week 2026: Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel revolution

Blazy’s collection included Chanel’s signature skirt suits in silicone and other synthetic materials, with sequins and floral flourishes.

10 Mar 2026 - 10:45AM

Fashion

Flashback: style icon Yoyo Cao looks back on her favourite outfits

Social media darling and daring trendsetter in Singapore, Yoyo Cao launched her brand Romi Beauty in 2022 – and often steps out in Chanel and Gucci.

8 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM

Fashion

Flashback: Faye Tsui recalls her bold Chanel, Gucci and Celine looks

The Hong Kong stylist and influencer loves her designer brands, wearing hot-pink Valentino and even having her pre-wedding pics done in a Karl Lagerfeld creation.

7 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM

Faye Tsui strides out in Celine, Chanel and Gucci. Photo: Handout

Fashion

Flashback: Calvin Wang revisits his love of Chanel and Dries van Noten

The brand strategist – previously with Christian Louboutin and Lane Crawford – likes to add aspects of local culture to his outfits while travelling.

6 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s CC League empowers women athletes on and off the field

The initiative promotes confidence and camaraderie among sportswomen including Hong Kong’s Cindy Cheung and Janelle Leung.

5 Mar 2026 - 10:00AM

Fashion

Flashback: Justine Lee recalls her best designer fashion looks

Justine Lee is a Hong Kong-based stylist, consultant and former fashion director – here she explores her love for Chanel, Saint Laurent and other designers.

4 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM

Stylist, consultant and former fashion director at Tatler Hong Kong, Justine Lee has been at the forefront of fashion for almost two decades. Photos: Handout

Celebrity children

Meet Meryl Streep’s daughter, Grace Gummer, who’s in FX’s Love Story

Gummer, who was also in American Horror Story and All’s Fair with Kim Kardashian, stars as Caroline Kennedy in Ryan Murphy’s new show.

27 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM

Grace Gummer and Paul Anthony Kelly, who play Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr, respectively, in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story. Photo: @gracejanegummer
/Instagram

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel Next Prize 2026 winning artists announced

The maison has a long history of support for the arts, dating all the way back to the likes of Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau.

23 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM

Fashion

Want to look effortlessly chic? Time to master the art of the sweater drape

From the Dior, Chanel and Loewe SS26 runways to the wardrobes of Meghan Markle and Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan, the preppy-style tied sweater trend is taking over.

8 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM

Fashion

Meet Stephanie Cavalli, the 49-year-old model who opened Chanel’s show

Viral stars Alex Consani, Awar Odhiang and Bhavitha Mandava turned heads at Matthieu Blazy’s show – but all eyes were on the silver-haired Cavalli.

5 Feb 2026 - 2:01PM

Stephanie Cavalli opened for Chanel at the French maison’s recent haute couture show in Paris. Photos: @stephanie_cavalli/Instagram

Celebrity style

The Grammys 2026 red carpet: looks that stunned and sparked conversation

The Katseye crew all wore Ludovic de Saint Sernin gowns, but the most buzzed-about look is certainly Chappell Roan’s sheer Mugler dress.

2 Feb 2026 - 12:18PM

Addison Rae, Olivia Dean and Chappell Roan at the Grammys 2026. Photos: Getty Images via AFP, EPA

Paris Fashion Week: Haute Couture

Meet the Hong Kong model nearing 60 who walked at Chanel’s haute couture show

The mum-of-7 – who just starred in Matthieu Blazy’s show – was born to Chiu Chow parents and got into modelling in her 50s.

29 Jan 2026 - 2:05PM

Paris Fashion Week: Haute Couture

Paris Haute Couture Week highlights from Chanel, Armani, Dior and Valentino

Nicole Kidman and Dua Lipa attended Matthieu Blazy’s feather-filled Chanel show, while Jonathan Anderson used florals for his Dior creations.

29 Jan 2026 - 11:48AM

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Style Edit: Chanel opens the doors to le19M, a secret world of couture artisans

Inside le19M, Chanel’s dedicated new home for métiers d’art, centuries of savoir‑faire meet a new vision of couture craftsmanship.

The latest beauty drops from Chanel, Le Labo, Make Up For Ever and more

How diamonds are reshaping luxury watches, from Chanel to Cartier

Style according to ... TV presenter and entrepreneur Georgina Wilson-Burnand

The TV presenter and Sunnies entrepreneur shares her style icons including Carolyn Bessette, Manila hang-outs, and love for gifting locally woven pieces.

Polo shirt reboot: how Ralph Lauren and Chanel are redefining preppy

Gigi Hadid’s Guest in Residence has both short- and long-sleeved polos, while Miuccia Prada’s takes have ranged from subversive to buttoned-up.

Colourful watches: the simple upgrade that celebrities are obsessed with

The Marty Supreme star’s Urban Jürgensen UJ-2 had a custom orange strap, while the rapper’s Pierre Balmain watch was a lush dark green.

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Q&A | Kim Jones on Areal, his new line with Chinese outerwear maker Bosideng

On a visit to Hong Kong, the British designer shares why his collaboration with Bosideng was years in the making – and why ‘Made in China’ is better than most people think.

Why worn-out designer handbags are the ultimate status symbols

Jane Birkin’s insouciance with her namesake Hermès bag started it all, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were often seen with bashed-about Birkins in the 2000s.

Style Edit: The 2026 awards season was all about Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel

At this year’s Baftas, Golden Globes and Oscars, many of those nominated for awards wore Chanel looks drawn from Blazy’s first 4 collections for the house.

In their words: Hilary Tsui on her favourite moments in fashion in Hong Kong

The former actress on Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel couture show, home-grown labels Lau Hei and Yat Pit, and style icons Maggie Cheung and Edison Chen.

The fashion month hair and make-up looks that caught our eye

Beauty highlights of the fall/winter 2026 fashion weeks also included smoky kohl eyes at Dior and Prada’s ‘tired girl’ make-up sported by Bella Hadid and Liu Wen.

Meet Rafael Olarra, Pedro Pascal’s rumoured boyfriend – and Luke Evans’ ex

Pascal turned heads at the Oscars in Chanel with a new, clean-shaven look – but the internet is also curious about the creative director he might be dating...

What did stars wear to the Oscars 2026?

Meanwhile, Emma Stone wore a ‌liquid silver Louis Vuitton dress, and Teyana Taylor stunned in Chanel.

Meet Dree Hemingway, who plays Daryl Hannah in FX’s Love Story

The model-turned-actress, who has worked with Calvin Klein and Chanel, says being a nepo baby made her put more pressure on herself.

In their words: Kevin Poon’s favourite trends in Hong Kong and beyond

The cultural entrepreneur is one of the city’s most connected creatives, with Pharrell Williams, David Beckham – and, of course, Clot co-founder Edison Chen – on his speed dial.

Paris Fashion Week 2026: Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel revolution

Blazy’s collection included Chanel’s signature skirt suits in silicone and other synthetic materials, with sequins and floral flourishes.

Flashback: style icon Yoyo Cao looks back on her favourite outfits

Social media darling and daring trendsetter in Singapore, Yoyo Cao launched her brand Romi Beauty in 2022 – and often steps out in Chanel and Gucci.

Flashback: Faye Tsui recalls her bold Chanel, Gucci and Celine looks

The Hong Kong stylist and influencer loves her designer brands, wearing hot-pink Valentino and even having her pre-wedding pics done in a Karl Lagerfeld creation.

Flashback: Calvin Wang revisits his love of Chanel and Dries van Noten

The brand strategist – previously with Christian Louboutin and Lane Crawford – likes to add aspects of local culture to his outfits while travelling.

Style Edit: Chanel’s CC League empowers women athletes on and off the field

The initiative promotes confidence and camaraderie among sportswomen including Hong Kong’s Cindy Cheung and Janelle Leung.

Flashback: Justine Lee recalls her best designer fashion looks

Justine Lee is a Hong Kong-based stylist, consultant and former fashion director – here she explores her love for Chanel, Saint Laurent and other designers.

Meet Meryl Streep’s daughter, Grace Gummer, who’s in FX’s Love Story

Gummer, who was also in American Horror Story and All’s Fair with Kim Kardashian, stars as Caroline Kennedy in Ryan Murphy’s new show.

Style Edit: Chanel Next Prize 2026 winning artists announced

The maison has a long history of support for the arts, dating all the way back to the likes of Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau.

Want to look effortlessly chic? Time to master the art of the sweater drape

From the Dior, Chanel and Loewe SS26 runways to the wardrobes of Meghan Markle and Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan, the preppy-style tied sweater trend is taking over.

Meet Stephanie Cavalli, the 49-year-old model who opened Chanel’s show

Viral stars Alex Consani, Awar Odhiang and Bhavitha Mandava turned heads at Matthieu Blazy’s show – but all eyes were on the silver-haired Cavalli.

The Grammys 2026 red carpet: looks that stunned and sparked conversation

The Katseye crew all wore Ludovic de Saint Sernin gowns, but the most buzzed-about look is certainly Chappell Roan’s sheer Mugler dress.

Meet the Hong Kong model nearing 60 who walked at Chanel’s haute couture show

The mum-of-7 – who just starred in Matthieu Blazy’s show – was born to Chiu Chow parents and got into modelling in her 50s.

Paris Haute Couture Week highlights from Chanel, Armani, Dior and Valentino

Nicole Kidman and Dua Lipa attended Matthieu Blazy’s feather-filled Chanel show, while Jonathan Anderson used florals for his Dior creations.

Q&A | Kim Jones on Areal, his new line with Chinese outerwear maker Bosideng