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How Chanel became British (Part 1 of 3): Chanel takes French leave

In the first quarter of 2022, following a long reorganisation of its operational and shareholding structure, Chanel definitively moved its decision-making and financial core to London. This sleight of hand, which Chanel only acknowledged in a footnote, comes at a time when the Wertheimer brothers, the group's two French shareholders, are paving the way for their succession. [...] (1360 words)

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Tactical moves, succession challenges, talent pools: discover Glitz, the first investigative publication dedicated to the global luxury sector

Tactical moves, succession challenges, talent pools: discover Glitz, the first investigative publication dedicated to the global luxury sector

How Chanel became British (Part 1 of 3): Chanel takes French leave

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Chanel loses a director

Editors' backlash over Chanel-Le Monde partnership spells trouble for Fondation L'Oréal

Sciences-Po Paris taps luxury brands in bid to fund new cinema chair

Wertheimers banking on new direction for family office portfolio with Rothschild & Co

A pretty penny: Inside Chanel's lucrative brand ambassador contracts Free

Chanel bags: Vintage experts struggling to tell the originals from the fakes Free

Luxury industry forms alliance with H&M and Zara in battle against labelling requirements

Chanel Culture Fund's exclusive relationships with museum partners

From Delaware to Canada, the changing home of Wertheimer's stable

Chanel brings fizz and sparkle to the film industry

Egyptian luxury magnate Rachid Mohamed Rachid's offshore networks

Amarante acting as shock troops for Chanel

Mouawad Group to set up shop on Buckingham Palace's doorstep Free

Quiet storm brews at Haute Couture Federation in Paris over Chanel's London move

Chanel's main shareholder Alain Wertheimer and his made-to-measure US visa

Former Rolex chairman focuses on his role as Chanel director

Quiet on the set: Chanel's discreet foray into film production

Paris Fashion Week plays host to tarpaulin tug-of-war between luxury giants

How Chanel became British (Part 3 of 3): Chanel, British luxury's star player? Free

How Chanel became British (Part 2 of 3): the French authorities' response to Chanel's move to the UK Free

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