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Former Chanel CEO Maureen Chiquet Joins La DoubleJ as Chairwoman
La DoubleJ, the Milan-based lifestyle brand best known for its exuberant, joyful prints and cheeky sense of humour, has named Maureen Chiquet its new chairwoman as it looks to ramp up global growth. Her appointment is effective immediately.
Chiquet is a seasoned executive and former global chief executive of Chanel, where she spent almost 10 years bolstering its reputation as one of luxury’s top…
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I began to worry that I might have misled him. Was my dress too sexy, were my heels too high, my makeup too alluring? At that point I realized that I was buying into the very system that disgusted me. The problem wasn't that he tried to seduce me but rather that he assumed I would so obviously want the same thing. Because these acts of seduction were seen as normal and fair game, I began to see my own femininity as shameful, even dangerous, something I should hide or obscure. It made me feel less, not more, powerful, because it brought unwanted attention, that, in turn, detracted from my competence and my self-esteem.
Maureen Chiquet (Beyond the Label: Women, Leadership, and Success on Our Own Terms, 114)
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Maureen Chiquet Pens Memoir on Life After Chanel, Gwyneth Paltrow Publishes a Fast Food Guide http://chicdfr.co/2oFRHgc
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enjoyable reading, a bit overpromising
I enjoyed the reading, it`s always interesting to know the personal story of great professionals. On a couple of things the promotion of the book was overpromising; the experience at Chanel, that is treated only in the last 2 chapters and the approach of the entire book, that has nothing to do with Lean In.
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This book is a great balance of storytelling and business insights without telling the ...
This book is a great balance of storytelling and business insights without telling the reader what they should or should not do, i.e., without giving advice. In the book the author tells stories and shares insights and invites the reader to think and feel for themselves what is true for them. Refreshingly different than the typical business book that tells you how to think and similarly refreshingly different than a work of fiction because it is based in a leader's real-life experiences, many of which I could relate to. Gently provocative. Very well written. Smart.
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Loved this personal and inspiring book!
I loved this book and have already given 5 copies to friends and family - I have to renew my order because I keep thinking of more people I want to share it with. It's a frank and inspiring story of the personal and professional achievements of someone who made it up the senior-executive ranks in the beauty and fashion world. Not only is it a great read for any woman (or man for that matter) who has been in similar environments where labels are so important, it contains a lot of wisdom about the challenges so many of us face in achieving success and being true to ourselves. My own copy is covered in Post-its so that I can go back and easily remind myself of Maureen's highly personal but also very pertinent life lessons. I highly recommend Beyond the Label, and look forward to following Maureen Chiquet's next steps.
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Not just for women
“Beyond the Label” is Maureen Chiquet’s heartfelt journey from student, Francophile, corporate trainee, wife, mother, career woman climbing the corporate ladder to ultimately breaking the glass ceiling and becoming the CEO of Chanel. Although its cover reads “Women, Leadership, and Success on Our Own Terms,” it is not just for women – it is a book with insights that both men and women of all ages can appreciate.
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This one isn't just business, personal passion and leadership too.
I was expecting a book on business and was thrilled to get a well written, interesting book that reminded me more of "Eat, Pray, Love" than "Lean-In". The right book at the right time, Maureen weaves her personal experiences into life lessons and how to make the most of your passion and leadership style.
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Beyond the Label
Beyond the Label is an engaging and captivating book. I enjoyed going on Maureen’s journey and was inspired by her way of leading and breaking traditional norms. I highly recommend this book to everyone to experience and enjoy her creativity and learn from her success. She is an inspiration to me, and many others.
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Refreshing Inspiration!
An engaging read that is both personal and professional. Maureen Chiquet shares her personal stories and leadership journey in a way that inspires you to create your own. I bought this book for myself as well as for two of my closest friends!
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This memoir is beyond amazing. Maureen has shared the lessons of leadership --and ...
This memoir is beyond amazing. Maureen has shared the lessons of leadership --and life--in the most intimate and revealing ways. I do not recall any book that I found so moving in the last decade. I am ordering 10 copies to give to every one of my best women friends. When I first read it, my first impulse was to send it to my daughter and my daughter-in-law since I thought it showed a life I most wanted them to emulate.
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I worked with Maureen for a few years at the ...
Inspiring story of effective leadership development.
Kept my attention!
The great read takes you on Maureen's inspiring journey to the ...
Refreshingly Humble!
Bravo!
What a wonderful behind the scenes look at a remarkable woman who ...
This book is a must read for anyone who is stuck between left and right brain thinking.
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Golden Goose punta in alto e chiama l’ex ceo di Chanel Maureen Chiquet
Si annunciano cambiamenti nella società italiana, rilevata a febbraio dal fondo Permira con una valutazione di 1,3 miliardi. La manager dovrebbe prendere il posto di Patrizio Di Marco, ex numero uno di Gucci. Sarebbe confermato il ceo Silvio Campara
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“Não podia expressar quem eu era”, diz Maureen Chiquet
“Não podia expressar quem eu era”, diz Maureen Chiquet
Vinte e quatro horas depois do desfile de alta costura da marca de luxo Chanel, em Paris, em janeiro de 2016, Maureen Chiquet, a então presidente da Chanel, anunciou sua saída após dez anos no comando da marca. A empresa anunciou o movimento “devido a diferenças de opinião sobre a direção estratégica da empresa”.
Desde então, Maureen revirou seu guarda-roupa cheio de peças de luxo e mudou sua…
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“Não podia expressar quem eu era”, diz Maureen Chiquet
“Não podia expressar quem eu era”, diz Maureen Chiquet
Vinte e quatro horas depois do desfile de alta costura da marca de luxo Chanel, em Paris, em janeiro de 2016, Maureen Chiquet, a então presidente da Chanel, anunciou sua saída após dez anos no comando da marca. A empresa anunciou o movimento “devido a diferenças de opinião sobre a direção estratégica da empresa”.
Desde então, Maureen revirou seu guarda-roupa cheio de peças de luxo e mudou sua…
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“I wrote Beyond The Label to open up the aperture through which we look at the world. I want us to reconsider what it means to be a woman, a mentor, a wife, a mother.”
“I wrote Beyond The Label to open up the aperture through which we look at the world. I want us to reconsider what it means to be a woman, a mentor, a wife, a mother.”
“I wrote Beyond The Label to open up the aperture through which we look at the world. I want us to reconsider what it means to be a woman, a mentor, a wife, a mother.” – Maureen Chiquet, Beyond the Label: Women, Leadership, and Success on Our Own Terms
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Best five advice!
“My friend Andre said to me, ‘You know, Marissa, you’re putting a lot of pressure on yourself to pick the right choice, and I’ve gotta be honest: That’s not what I see here. I see a bunch of good choices, and there’s the one that you pick and make great. I think that’s one of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever gotten.
Marissa Mayer, FormerVP,Google
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Mickey Drexler, CEO of Gap at the time, told Chiquet:
“I’m going to give you some important advice. You’re a terrific merchant. But you’ve gotta learn to listen!”
Maureen Chiquet, Global CEO, Chanel
"When I started my company, many people said I shouldn't launch it as a retail concept because it was too big a risk.They told me to launch as a wholesaler to test the waters — because that was the traditional way.
"But Glen Senk, [then] CEO of Urban Outfitters and a mentor of mine ... told me to follow my instincts and take the risk. I wanted to create a new way of looking at retail."
Tory Burch, co-founder and creative director, Tory Burch
When Sandberg was thinking she wouldn’t accept an offer to be Google’s general manager, Eric Schmidt told her, “Stop being an idiot; all that matters is growth.” She says that’s the best advice she ever got.
Sheryl Sandberg, COO, Facebook
"My mom says, 'You have to have alligator skin. You can't believe the good stuff, and you certainly can't believe the bad stuff' and that's something I've come to accept.
"So when I see someone say anything nice about me in a magazine or anywhere, I probably won't read it, because I don't want to be in a place where I start believing my own press releases
Maria Bartiromo, anchor, CNBC
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Matchesfashion appoints former Chanel CEO to the board - Retail Gazette (blog)
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Matchesfashion appoints former Chanel CEO to the board
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MatchesFashion has appointed Chanel's former chief executive Maureen Chiquet to its board as a non-executive director. In what is a coup for the British luxury fashion retailer, Chiquet has more than 30 years' experience in the retail sector. She is ...
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Maureen Chiquet Joins MatchesFashion Board
The former Chanel CEO will bring her experience to the fast-growing luxury e-commerce site, while Autotrader’s Trevor Mather will also join the board.
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Chanel Publishes Annual Results for First Time in 108 Years
LONDON — Synonymous with French high fashion and blockbuster Parisian runway shows, Chanel is one of the biggest brands in the global luxury business. Its outrageous octogenarian creative director and the personal style of its chic female founder are the stuff of legend.
But how much the company makes from global sales of its No. 5 perfume, ready-to-wear collections and array of accessories has been a closely guarded secret, until now.
In a radical about-turn, Chanel — founded by Coco Chanel, an aspiring actress and seamstress, with the opening of a small millinery boutique in Paris in 1910 — released its annual results on Thursday for the first time in its 108-year history. It also announced a reorganization that will bring all its various companies under one roof.
The numbers show that Chanel is among the largest luxury brands in the world by revenues, outpacing rivals like Gucci and neck and neck with Louis Vuitton. Sales growth is strong, and the company is ramping up investment.
The announcements are, however, more important for their symbolism. At a time of heightened competition in high-end retail and of persistent rumors that Chanel could be a takeover target, the storied French fashion house said it had opened up its books to show that it had the size, and the willingness, to fend off any approaches.
“We realized it was time to put the facts on the table as to exactly who we are: a $10 billion dollar company with very strong financials, plus all the means and ammunition at our disposal to remain independent,” Philippe Blondiaux, Chanel’s chief financial officer, said in a telephone interview.
“We recognize that we are often a subject of much speculation and that people don’t have facts to hand, leading to the circulation of false or misleading information,” he added. “It was time to let the strength of our balance sheet speak for itself.”
The figures released on Thursday showed total sales for the 2017 calendar year were $9.62 billion, up 11 percent compared to the previous year on a constant-currency basis. That growth was primarily driven by sales in the Asia-Pacific region and in Europe, while operating profit came in at $2.69 billion. Net debt stood at $18 million, with free cash flow of $1.63 billion.
Investment in so-called “brand support activities” — such as marketing and advertising spend, fashion shows and international customer events — was $1.46 billion in 2017, the company said, a 15 percent annual increase which Mr. Blondiaux said reflected the company’s confidence in upping the stakes when fueling the growth of its luxury empire.
It also announced that it had established a new, London-headquartered holding company, Chanel Limited, as part of efforts to bring all its businesses and 20,000 employees under a single roof and to simplify a legal and organizational structure unchanged since the 1950s. Mr. Blondiaux was named director for Britain this month.
Its newly published numbers compare favorably with those of Louis Vuitton, owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, and Gucci, owned by Kering.
Gucci announced this month that it had sales of 6.2 billion euros, or about $7.1 billion, in 2017, and said it had a long-term goal of reaching €10 billion in sales. Though LVMH does not break out sales by brand, analysts estimate that Louis Vuitton has about €8 billion to €10 billion in annual sales.
The figures underscore Chanel’s leading position in the increasingly competitive global luxury market. Appetite for the company’s product — labeled with its trademarked “double C” logo — among both new and longtime customers remains enviable.
“We are very proud of who we are at Chanel and how much we have achieved while always retaining a core vision and creative heritage,” Mr. Blondiaux said. “This will remain the same in 10 years, 50 years — centuries — to come. This is what we want to communicate.”
Still, the inaugural publication of an annual report also comes at a time of flux for the French luxury juggernaut.
Chanel’s chairman, Alain Wertheimer, and his brother Gérard each own half of Chanel and have $14.1 billion fortunes, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The pair, who rarely take front-row seats at Chanel fashion shows or talk to the news media, are known as fashion’s quietest billionaires. But one is 69 years old and the other 68, and it is unclear who will succeed them.
In 2016, the former chief executive officer Maureen Chiquet was fired because of differences of opinion over the strategic direction of Chanel with the Wertheimer family. Amid speculation about receding profits and dipping sales, her role was assumed by the chairman, whose grandfather Pierre Wertheimer (and his brother Paul) co-founded the Société des Parfums Chanel to produce and market Chanel fragrances and beauty products in 1924.
Originally credited 35 years ago with resurrecting the once-stagnating label by hiring Karl Lagerfeld as designer, and creating a luxury powerhouse led by sales of perfumes and cosmetics, Mr. Wertheimer has taken on more responsibility to “ensure continuity” in the wake of Ms. Chiquet’s departure. He is working closely with other members of the leadership team to devise a plan to secure the fashion house’s long-term future. But details were not forthcoming.
“Our C.E.O. is in great shape and seems to come up with an idea every five minutes. Who might come next is not on the agenda,” Mr. Blondiaux said.
Similar questions around who might replace Mr. Lagerfeld at the creative helm were also rebuffed. The flamboyant German designer — given to controversial statements such as attacking Angela Merkel and her immigration policy — refuses to divulge his age, but is now in his mid-80s.
That doesn’t mean he is going anywhere yet, though the former Céline creative director Phoebe Philo and her successor at that brand, Hedi Slimane, have both been tipped as potential successors.
The industry has obsessed over possible new ownership, as well.
Rumors have circulated with increasing intensity in recent months that, as one of the last privately owned brands in the business, Chanel was a likely target for a takeover approach.
Bernard Arnault, the billionaire who controls LVMH and who launched a protracted and ultimately unsuccessful bid for control of Hermès, has long been thought to covet Chanel, and to be keen to add it to his portfolio of brands that includes Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Fendi (where Mr. Lagerfeld is also creative director).
Mr. Blondiaux denied that a brewing takeover attempt had triggered the changes in corporate strategy, insisting, “We are not for sale, and absolutely nothing will change that.”
The intention of the annual report, he said, was to ensure that industry observers and customers alike had a better understanding of Chanel as a company, and of the brightest spots in its performance and portfolio.
Gabrielle, a new fragrance launched last year, drove growth in fragrances, for example, while 2017 was a record year for sales of high-end jewelry. Although the company did not break down revenues between sectors and product lines, its ready-to-wear and leather collections were the largest areas of fashion sales.
“We could not be happier with where we are as a business,” Mr. Blondiaux declared, “and have a clear vision of where we will go next.”
Territory has been staked. A flag planted where all can see. The luxury wars continue.
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Chanel Publishes Annual Results for First Time in 108 Years
LONDON — Synonymous with French high fashion and blockbuster Parisian runway shows, Chanel is one of the biggest brands in the global luxury business. Its outrageous octogenarian creative director and the personal style of its chic female founder are the stuff of legend.
But how much the company makes from global sales of its No. 5 perfume, ready-to-wear collections and array of accessories has been a closely guarded secret, until now.
In a radical about-turn, Chanel — founded by Coco Chanel, an aspiring actress and seamstress, with the opening of a small millinery boutique in Paris in 1910 — released its annual results on Thursday for the first time in its 108-year history. It also announced a reorganization that will bring all its various companies under one roof.
The numbers show that Chanel is among the largest luxury brands in the world by revenues, outpacing rivals like Gucci and neck and neck with Louis Vuitton. Sales growth is strong, and the company is ramping up investment.
The announcements are, however, more important for their symbolism. At a time of heightened competition in high-end retail and of persistent rumors that Chanel could be a takeover target, the storied French fashion house said it had opened up its books to show that it had the size, and the willingness, to fend off any approaches.
“We realized it was time to put the facts on the table as to exactly who we are: a $10 billion dollar company with very strong financials, plus all the means and ammunition at our disposal to remain independent,” Philippe Blondiaux, Chanel’s chief financial officer, said in a telephone interview.
“We recognize that we are often a subject of much speculation and that people don’t have facts to hand, leading to the circulation of false or misleading information,” he added. “It was time to let the strength of our balance sheet speak for itself.”
The figures released on Thursday showed total sales for the 2017 calendar year were $9.62 billion, up 11 percent compared to the previous year on a constant-currency basis. That growth was primarily driven by sales in the Asia-Pacific region and in Europe, while operating profit came in at $2.69 billion. Net debt stood at $18 million, with free cash flow of $1.63 billion.
Investment in so-called “brand support activities” — such as marketing and advertising spend, fashion shows and international customer events — was $1.46 billion in 2017, the company said, a 15 percent annual increase which Mr. Blondiaux said reflected the company’s confidence in upping the stakes when fueling the growth of its luxury empire.
It also announced that it had established a new, London-headquartered holding company, Chanel Limited, as part of efforts to bring all its businesses and 20,000 employees under a single roof and to simplify a legal and organizational structure unchanged since the 1950s. Mr. Blondiaux was named director for Britain this month.
Its newly published numbers compare favorably with those of Louis Vuitton, owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, and Gucci, owned by Kering.
Gucci announced this month that it had sales of 6.2 billion euros, or about $7.1 billion, in 2017, and said it had a long-term goal of reaching €10 billion in sales. Though LVMH does not break out sales by brand, analysts estimate that Louis Vuitton has about €8 billion to €10 billion in annual sales.
The figures underscore Chanel’s leading position in the increasingly competitive global luxury market. Appetite for the company’s product — labeled with its trademarked “double C” logo — among both new and longtime customers remains enviable.
“We are very proud of who we are at Chanel and how much we have achieved while always retaining a core vision and creative heritage,” Mr. Blondiaux said. “This will remain the same in 10 years, 50 years — centuries — to come. This is what we want to communicate.”
Still, the inaugural publication of an annual report also comes at a time of flux for the French luxury juggernaut.
Chanel’s chairman, Alain Wertheimer, and his brother Gérard each own half of Chanel and have $14.1 billion fortunes, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The pair, who rarely take front-row seats at Chanel fashion shows or talk to the news media, are known as fashion’s quietest billionaires. But one is 69 years old and the other 68, and it is unclear who will succeed them.
In 2016, the former chief executive officer Maureen Chiquet was fired because of differences of opinion over the strategic direction of Chanel with the Wertheimer family. Amid speculation about receding profits and dipping sales, her role was assumed by the chairman, whose grandfather Pierre Wertheimer (and his brother Paul) co-founded the Société des Parfums Chanel to produce and market Chanel fragrances and beauty products in 1924.
Originally credited 35 years ago with resurrecting the once-stagnating label by hiring Karl Lagerfeld as designer, and creating a luxury powerhouse led by sales of perfumes and cosmetics, Mr. Wertheimer has taken on more responsibility to “ensure continuity” in the wake of Ms. Chiquet’s departure. He is working closely with other members of the leadership team to devise a plan to secure the fashion house’s long-term future. But details were not forthcoming.
“Our C.E.O. is in great shape and seems to come up with an idea every five minutes. Who might come next is not on the agenda,” Mr. Blondiaux said.
Similar questions around who might replace Mr. Lagerfeld at the creative helm were also rebuffed. The flamboyant German designer — given to controversial statements such as attacking Angela Merkel and her immigration policy — refuses to divulge his age, but is now in his mid-80s.
That doesn’t mean he is going anywhere yet, though the former Céline creative director Phoebe Philo and her successor at that brand, Hedi Slimane, have both been tipped as potential successors.
The industry has obsessed over possible new ownership, as well.
Rumors have circulated with increasing intensity in recent months that, as one of the last privately owned brands in the business, Chanel was a likely target for a takeover approach.
Bernard Arnault, the billionaire who controls LVMH and who launched a protracted and ultimately unsuccessful bid for control of Hermès, has long been thought to covet Chanel, and to be keen to add it to his portfolio of brands that includes Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Fendi (where Mr. Lagerfeld is also creative director).
Mr. Blondiaux denied that a brewing takeover attempt had triggered the changes in corporate strategy, insisting, “We are not for sale, and absolutely nothing will change that.”
The intention of the annual report, he said, was to ensure that industry observers and customers alike had a better understanding of Chanel as a company, and of the brightest spots in its performance and portfolio.
Gabrielle, a new fragrance launched last year, drove growth in fragrances, for example, while 2017 was a record year for sales of high-end jewelry. Although the company did not break down revenues between sectors and product lines, its ready-to-wear and leather collections were the largest areas of fashion sales.
“We could not be happier with where we are as a business,” Mr. Blondiaux declared, “and have a clear vision of where we will go next.”
Territory has been staked. A flag planted where all can see. The luxury wars continue.
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Chanel S.A.S. heißt der von Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel (1883–1971) mit der Eröffnung einer Chanel-Boutique 1913 in Deauville gegründete Modekonzern mit heutigem Sitz in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
Schattenriss von Gabrielle Chanel
Chanel ist ein privat geführtes Unternehmen, das vollständig den Franzosen Alain (* 1949) und Gérard Wertheimer (* 1950) gehört, den Enkeln Pierre Wertheimers (1888–1965), eines einstigen Geschäftspartners von Coco Chanel. Im Geschäftsjahr 2012 betrug der Gesamtumsatz von Chanel 6,3 Milliarden US-Dollar.
Blick in eine Chanel-Boutique in Toronto
Mittlerweile gehört Chanel weltweit zu den größten und bedeutendsten Unternehmen in der Mode- und Kosmetikbranche. Neben Haute Couture und Prêt-à-porter für Damen produziert Chanel darüber hinaus für Damen und zum Teil auch für Herren hochpreisige Uhren, Schmuck, Brillen, Accessoires, Parfüm und Kosmetik im Luxusgüter-Segment. Chef-Designer bei Chanel ist seit 1983 der Deutsche Karl Lagerfeld.
Konzern-Zahlen werden von Chanel nicht veröffentlicht. Anfang der 2000er Jahre wurde der Jahresumsatz auf über 2 Mrd. Dollar geschätzt; Anfang der 2010er Jahre wurden pber 6 Mrd. Dollar in den Raum gestellt. Das Familienvermögen von Alain (Konzern-Chef, New York) und Gérard (Europa-Chef, Genf) Wertheimer wurde Mitte der 2000er auf 5 Mrd. Euro geschätzt.
Die Familie lebt zurückgezogen und tritt in der Öffentlichkeit nicht in Erscheinung. Von 2007 bis Anfang 2016 war die ehemalige Nordamerika-Chefin von Chanel, Maureen Chiquet, Global CEO des Unternehmens. Infolge "interner Differenzen", wie es in den Medien hieß, musste sie ihren Posten Ende Januar 2016 aufgeben. Bis für sie ein passender Nachfolger gefunden ist, übernimmt Alain Wertheimer (Miteigentümer und Verwaltungsratsvorsitzender von Chanel) die Geschäftsführung.
Die Chanel-Boutique am Rodeo Drive
Das Chanel-Logo an der Boutique in Hongkong
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