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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

Chanel's fall/winter 2026 pre-collection features a contemporary, easy-to-wear take on tweed. Photo: Handout

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s playful, youthful fall/winter 2026 pre-collection

Artistic director Matthieu Blazy loosens formal codes, shortens hemlines and adds colour, echoing founder Gabrielle Chanel’s own playful spirit.

24 Aug 2026 - 10:00AM

Get to Know

Meet Ziwe, the YouTube talk show host putting celebrities in the hot seat

23 Aug 2026 - 12:00PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Gracie Abrams is Chanel’s new Coco Mademoiselle

20 Aug 2026 - 10:00AM

Fashion

Black is back: the timeless allure of fashion’s most powerful shade

From Audrey Hepburn’s Givenchy look and Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ to Balenciaga’s fall 2026 show, black is fashion’s enduring contradiction.

16 Aug 2026 - 10:00AM

Fendi fall/winter 2026, Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut show as chief creative officer at Fendi. Photo: Handout

Singapore

Chinese tourist jailed in Singapore for burgling luxury homes on first visit

The man stole over US$78,000 in jewellery from a Capella hotel suite, Sentosa and Serangoon properties a day after arriving on holiday.

14 Aug 2026 - 3:43PM

Timepieces

Gucci, Hermès and Chanel all made time for big cats at Watches and Wonders

From lions and a tiger to Cartier’s iconic panther, these pieces bring majestic felines to life through painting, engraving, enamel or marquetry.

13 Aug 2026 - 4:00AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s Paris haute couture show was a storybook brought to life

Inspired by a fairy-tale book found in Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s library, Matthieu Blazy’s latest collection proves that fantasy and function can coexist.

10 Aug 2026 - 10:00AM

Chanel’s haute couture fall/winter 2026-27 collection, unveiled in Paris in July, proves that fantastical pieces can have a place in everyday life. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong courts

4 men jailed over plot to steal Chanel items worth HK$8.7 million

Court sentences men over two foiled plots to steal Chanel handbags and wallets from the Goodman Interlink warehouse between 2016 and 2017.

3 Aug 2026 - 4:28PM

High Jewellery

Why flowers are blooming across high jewellery collections

Large-scale floral designs are flourishing in high jewellery, from the world’s biggest maisons, and Asian masters like Anna Hu and Michelle Ong.

30 Jul 2026 - 4:00AM

Fashion

The pinstripe suit is having its biggest moment in years

Sombr chose Valentino for the Met Gala, Kristen Stewart wore Tom Ford, and Nick Jonas suited up for Milan Fashion Week in Ralph Lauren Purple Label.

27 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

Harry Styles at the Brit Awards 2026, and Ryan Gosling at the March Project Hail Mary premiere in London. Both decided to go for pinstripes. Photos: Film Magic, Getty Images

Fashion

Chanel and Celine top client I-Ping Soong on her love for fashion

The Singaporean fashionista is a big fan of Matthieu Blazy – both at Bottega Veneta and Chanel – and of Demna’s Balenciaga.

27 Jul 2026 - 3:40PM

Lawyer and fashionista I-Ping Soong at the Kimpton Hong Kong hotel. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Beauty

7 best beauty looks of Paris Haute Couture Week 2026, from Dior to Chanel

Schiaparelli, Robert Wun, Jean Paul Gaultier and more paired their extravagant haute couture looks with eye-catching make-up and hair that almost stole the show.

3 Aug 2026 - 10:21AM

Italy

Italian police raid luxury brands over exploitation of Chinese workers

Earlier operations have revealed numerous cases of poor work conditions in the supply chains for the country’s leading fashion houses.

17 Jul 2026 - 5:08AM

Luxury brands

Boucheron, Cartier and Bulgari: the most exquisite high jewellery rings this season

Maisons focus on the fine artistry of rings in 2026, showcasing stellar craftsmanship, technical innovation and unique brand identities.

15 Jul 2026 - 11:41AM

High Jewellery

High jewellery season dazzles with rare gems, storytelling and elite access

From Marrakech to the Riviera, the season saw the world’s biggest maisons unveil singular creations, vivid colour and symbolic motifs.

14 Jul 2026 - 5:42PM

A model wears the new Bulgari Serpenti necklace and brooch, at the maison’s Eclettica high jewellery event in Milan in March. Photo: Handout

Fame and celebrity

Chanel, Cartier and a vintage Chevy: inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding raffle

Avril Lavigne and Jackie Tranquill were among winners of the luxury giveaways, while rehearsal dinner guests received diamond-set champagne flutes.

10 Jul 2026 - 6:00PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s Métiers d’Art’s dazzling second outing, in Seoul

The maison transported Matthieu Blazy’s dazzling Métiers d’Art debut to Seoul’s Centre Pompidou Hanwha, with Tilda Swinton, G-Dragon and Jennie in attendance.

10 Jul 2026 - 10:00AM

Timepieces

Bangle watches are back

Cartier’s Baignoire, Gucci’s Play, Chanel’s Première Galon and Bulgari’s Serpenti are joined by Van Cleef & Arpels’ Perlée Toi & Moi and Tiffany & Co.’s HardWear.

9 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

Haute Couture

Paris Haute Couture Week 2026: Chanel and Armani Privé for fall/winter

Matthieu Blazy built a storybook world for his second couture show, while Silvana Armani embraced liquid silhouettes for fall/winter.

8 Jul 2026 - 11:21AM

Jewellery

Ring stacking is everywhere – here’s how to do it like a pro

Celine’s models, Taylor Swift and Zoë Kravitz are all loading their fingers with rings – check out these pointers (pun intended) from jewellery experts.

8 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s new, smaller bags are the most exciting in years

From a V-cut tote to a croc-embossed baguette, Matthieu Blazy’s silhouettes prove that knowing who you are is Chanel’s most radical design statement.

9 Jul 2026 - 4:08PM

Chanel Métiers d’Art 2026 campaign with the Chanel V-cut shopping bag. Photo: Handout

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel Signes & Symboles’ star-studded launch in Hong Kong

Laufey, Kim Go-eun and Park Seo-jun were among the stars to gather for an evening of glittering creativity, craftsmanship and music at The Repulse Bay.

3 Jul 2026 - 10:00AM

Carina Lau and Fala Chen arrive at the Chanel Signes & Symboles event in Hong Kong wearing pieces from the maison’s new high jewellery collection. Photo: Handout

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s Imprimé Lion necklace leads its new high jewellery line

The brand’s favourite motifs – the camellia, lion, star and sun – are revisited in 85 spectacular creations.

16 Jul 2026 - 4:13PM

Celebrity style

11 most stylish World Cup bag moments so far

Forget boring duffels – World Cup footballers have been showing off their style game, from Lamine Yamal’s Chanel to Noa Lang’s Hermès.

6 Jul 2026 - 3:09PM

Jewellery

Why brooches are the jewellery trend taking over red carpets

The ‘bro brooch’ swept awards season and the fall/winter 2026 runways – and Pinterest data confirms searches for brooch styling are surging.

21 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM

Tilda Swinton in Chanel, wearing a diamond brooch at the 2026 EE Bafta Film Awards. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Invest in Hong Kong’s creativity and local brands to unlock soft power

Hong Kong is blessed with ambitious, creative local brands. Investing in them will help set the city apart from other shopping destinations.

19 Jun 2026 - 10:22AMvideocam

Customers leave a Bakehouse shop in Causeway Bay with their purchases on July 26, 2025. Photo: Antony Dickson

NBA

Who is Tyler Kolek, the Knicks basketball star known for his Chanel and Prada tunnel fits?

While he’s a backup for the newly crowned NBA champions, he’s turning heads with his strong fashion game.

19 Jun 2026 - 7:00AM

Artificial intelligence

Meet Rick Dick, the AI artist blurring reality with playful imagery – interview

The 30-something Italian’s works, like his mock American Vogue cover and Met Gala fashion imagery, have drawn approval from his Instagram followers.

8 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM

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Style Edit: Chanel’s playful, youthful fall/winter 2026 pre-collection

Artistic director Matthieu Blazy loosens formal codes, shortens hemlines and adds colour, echoing founder Gabrielle Chanel’s own playful spirit.

Meet Ziwe, the YouTube talk show host putting celebrities in the hot seat

Style Edit: Gracie Abrams is Chanel’s new Coco Mademoiselle

Black is back: the timeless allure of fashion’s most powerful shade

From Audrey Hepburn’s Givenchy look and Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ to Balenciaga’s fall 2026 show, black is fashion’s enduring contradiction.

Chinese tourist jailed in Singapore for burgling luxury homes on first visit

The man stole over US$78,000 in jewellery from a Capella hotel suite, Sentosa and Serangoon properties a day after arriving on holiday.

Gucci, Hermès and Chanel all made time for big cats at Watches and Wonders

From lions and a tiger to Cartier’s iconic panther, these pieces bring majestic felines to life through painting, engraving, enamel or marquetry.

Style Edit: Chanel’s Paris haute couture show was a storybook brought to life

Inspired by a fairy-tale book found in Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s library, Matthieu Blazy’s latest collection proves that fantasy and function can coexist.

4 men jailed over plot to steal Chanel items worth HK$8.7 million

Court sentences men over two foiled plots to steal Chanel handbags and wallets from the Goodman Interlink warehouse between 2016 and 2017.

Why flowers are blooming across high jewellery collections

Large-scale floral designs are flourishing in high jewellery, from the world’s biggest maisons, and Asian masters like Anna Hu and Michelle Ong.

The pinstripe suit is having its biggest moment in years

Sombr chose Valentino for the Met Gala, Kristen Stewart wore Tom Ford, and Nick Jonas suited up for Milan Fashion Week in Ralph Lauren Purple Label.

Chanel and Celine top client I-Ping Soong on her love for fashion

The Singaporean fashionista is a big fan of Matthieu Blazy – both at Bottega Veneta and Chanel – and of Demna’s Balenciaga.

7 best beauty looks of Paris Haute Couture Week 2026, from Dior to Chanel

Schiaparelli, Robert Wun, Jean Paul Gaultier and more paired their extravagant haute couture looks with eye-catching make-up and hair that almost stole the show.

Italian police raid luxury brands over exploitation of Chinese workers

Earlier operations have revealed numerous cases of poor work conditions in the supply chains for the country’s leading fashion houses.

Boucheron, Cartier and Bulgari: the most exquisite high jewellery rings this season

Maisons focus on the fine artistry of rings in 2026, showcasing stellar craftsmanship, technical innovation and unique brand identities.

High jewellery season dazzles with rare gems, storytelling and elite access

From Marrakech to the Riviera, the season saw the world’s biggest maisons unveil singular creations, vivid colour and symbolic motifs.

Chanel, Cartier and a vintage Chevy: inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding raffle

Avril Lavigne and Jackie Tranquill were among winners of the luxury giveaways, while rehearsal dinner guests received diamond-set champagne flutes.

Style Edit: Chanel’s Métiers d’Art’s dazzling second outing, in Seoul

The maison transported Matthieu Blazy’s dazzling Métiers d’Art debut to Seoul’s Centre Pompidou Hanwha, with Tilda Swinton, G-Dragon and Jennie in attendance.

Bangle watches are back

Cartier’s Baignoire, Gucci’s Play, Chanel’s Première Galon and Bulgari’s Serpenti are joined by Van Cleef & Arpels’ Perlée Toi & Moi and Tiffany & Co.’s HardWear.

Paris Haute Couture Week 2026: Chanel and Armani Privé for fall/winter

Matthieu Blazy built a storybook world for his second couture show, while Silvana Armani embraced liquid silhouettes for fall/winter.

Ring stacking is everywhere – here’s how to do it like a pro

Celine’s models, Taylor Swift and Zoë Kravitz are all loading their fingers with rings – check out these pointers (pun intended) from jewellery experts.

Style Edit: Chanel’s new, smaller bags are the most exciting in years

From a V-cut tote to a croc-embossed baguette, Matthieu Blazy’s silhouettes prove that knowing who you are is Chanel’s most radical design statement.

Style Edit: Chanel Signes & Symboles’ star-studded launch in Hong Kong

Laufey, Kim Go-eun and Park Seo-jun were among the stars to gather for an evening of glittering creativity, craftsmanship and music at The Repulse Bay.

Style Edit: Chanel’s Imprimé Lion necklace leads its new high jewellery line

The brand’s favourite motifs – the camellia, lion, star and sun – are revisited in 85 spectacular creations.

11 most stylish World Cup bag moments so far

Forget boring duffels – World Cup footballers have been showing off their style game, from Lamine Yamal’s Chanel to Noa Lang’s Hermès.

Why brooches are the jewellery trend taking over red carpets

The ‘bro brooch’ swept awards season and the fall/winter 2026 runways – and Pinterest data confirms searches for brooch styling are surging.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Invest in Hong Kong’s creativity and local brands to unlock soft power

Hong Kong is blessed with ambitious, creative local brands. Investing in them will help set the city apart from other shopping destinations.

Who is Tyler Kolek, the Knicks basketball star known for his Chanel and Prada tunnel fits?

While he’s a backup for the newly crowned NBA champions, he’s turning heads with his strong fashion game.

Meet Rick Dick, the AI artist blurring reality with playful imagery – interview

The 30-something Italian’s works, like his mock American Vogue cover and Met Gala fashion imagery, have drawn approval from his Instagram followers.

Opinion | Invest in Hong Kong’s creativity and local brands to unlock soft power