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Chanel continues to storm Italy with further ventures

By Léo Durin

Published on 17.07.2025 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 min

In under two years, the luxury brand has opened no fewer than four shops in Italy and is about to launch a fifth, as well as planning a major fashion event in the country next spring. These investments are in addition to the shareholdings it recently acquired in several suppliers.

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In under two years, the luxury brand has opened no fewer than four shops in Italy and is about to launch a fifth, as well as planning a major fashion event in the country next spring. These investments are in addition to the shareholdings it recently acquired in several suppliers.

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