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

Published on 06.10.2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 3 min

Chanel was already everywhere on film festival red carpets, outfitting nearly a dozen actresses in gala apparel. The luxury brand is now also extending its investments into producing films and sponsoring France's cinematic institutions.

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Chanel was already everywhere on film festival red carpets, outfitting nearly a dozen actresses in gala apparel. The luxury brand is now also extending its investments into producing films and sponsoring France's cinematic institutions.

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

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