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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

The four defendants have been jailed over two foiled plots to steal from the French fashion house’s storage spaces at the Goodman Interlink warehouse. 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

30 Jul 2026 - 4:00AM

Fashion

The pinstripe suit is having its biggest moment in years

27 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

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

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

A model walks the runway at the Chanel Métiers d’Art show in Seoul. Photo: © Suzanne Duchamp / Adagp, Paris, 2026

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

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

AI artist Rick Dick’s work is both playful and provocative. Photos: @rickdick_/Instagram

Beauty

5 summer beauty highlights from Zendaya, Chanel, Dior and more

From anti-ageing face balm to La Mer’s Rejuvenating Eye Cream, and from Dior’s country estate in the South of France to a red carpet in New York.

7 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM

We’re coveting beauty drops from Dior and more this month. Photo: Handout

Style Edit

Style shoot: Chanel’s shimmering high jewellery collection Signes & Symboles

The opulent collection is inspired by some of the brand’s most famous icons, including the sun, star, lion and camellia.

5 Jun 2026 - 10:00AM

Fashion

8 hottest designer swimwear picks for summer

Bold prints, iconic styles and luxe fabrics – dive into summer with chic designer swimwear from labels like Loro Piana and Missoni.

2 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel opens temporary IFC salons for fashion, watches and sparkle

While Chanel renovates its Landmark Prince’s flagship store, the temporary IFC Mall boutiques present the house’s full range in a VIP‑ready setting.

1 Jun 2026 - 10:00AM

Ready-to-wear on display in Chanel IFC – one of two temporary boutiques presenting the house’s full range while the maison renovates its Landmark Prince’s flagship store. Photo: Handout

Timepieces

Why white ceramic watches are such a bold fashion choice

The bold watches are challenging to work with and even seen as ‘offensive’ by some … so why do brands like Omega, Cartier and IWC Schaffhausen seem to love them? Chris Rovzar finds out.

30 May 2026 - 6:00AM

The white ceramic case of IWC Schaffhausen’s Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar ProSet Le Petit Prince forms a striking contrast to the watch’s blue dial. Photo: Handout

Fragrances

Why your perfume smells different depending on the season

Here’s how to make your fragrance wardrobe work for you through the seasons, from citrus top notes that vanish in the summer heat to base notes that bloom in the cold.

26 May 2026 - 6:00AM

Fashion

How to Style like Oprah Winfrey in her joyous return to Paris Fashion Week

Everyone’s favourite media mogul wowed at fashion week in Chanel, Chloé and Stella McCartney.

26 May 2026 - 5:52PM

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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

The pinstripe suit is having its biggest moment in years

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.

5 summer beauty highlights from Zendaya, Chanel, Dior and more

From anti-ageing face balm to La Mer’s Rejuvenating Eye Cream, and from Dior’s country estate in the South of France to a red carpet in New York.

Style shoot: Chanel’s shimmering high jewellery collection Signes & Symboles

The opulent collection is inspired by some of the brand’s most famous icons, including the sun, star, lion and camellia.

8 hottest designer swimwear picks for summer

Bold prints, iconic styles and luxe fabrics – dive into summer with chic designer swimwear from labels like Loro Piana and Missoni.

Style Edit: Chanel opens temporary IFC salons for fashion, watches and sparkle

While Chanel renovates its Landmark Prince’s flagship store, the temporary IFC Mall boutiques present the house’s full range in a VIP‑ready setting.

Why white ceramic watches are such a bold fashion choice

The bold watches are challenging to work with and even seen as ‘offensive’ by some … so why do brands like Omega, Cartier and IWC Schaffhausen seem to love them? Chris Rovzar finds out.

Why your perfume smells different depending on the season

Here’s how to make your fragrance wardrobe work for you through the seasons, from citrus top notes that vanish in the summer heat to base notes that bloom in the cold.

How to Style like Oprah Winfrey in her joyous return to Paris Fashion Week

Everyone’s favourite media mogul wowed at fashion week in Chanel, Chloé and Stella McCartney.

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