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Chanel

The Chanel company was created by Gabrielle Chanel, better known as Coco Chanel, in 1910, and is currently owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. Chanel SAS has been managed by Bruno Pavlovsky since 2018.

Front Row | France
André Messika, the Place Vendôme diamond dealer

As Glitz.paris revealed, jeweller Messika Paris is on the hunt for a new investor. Overseeing that quest is its founder and main shareholder, André Messika, who supplies diamonds to luxury brands and high-net-worth individuals.

Subscribers only Families 18.04.2024

France
Nicolas Bazire leaves LVMH board, but remains at Bernard Arnault's side

Nicolas Bazire, Bernard Arnault's trusted confidant, has left his seat on the LVMH board to his boss's children. But he continues to work for the luxury giant's CEO on a number of key issues.

Subscribers only Houses 18.04.2024

France, Italy
Valentino makes fashion show deal with crumbling Beaux-Arts

The Italian fashion house has signed an exclusive contract with the Parisian art school to hold its shows there. It's a major coup for the Beaux-Arts, which is badly in need of the rental income.

Free access Entourage 18.04.2024

France
Lagerfeld heirs gradually pay off his tax debt

The sale of the fashion designer's properties has enabled his nine heirs to repay some of the money sought by the authorities, even as they continue to challenge the tax demands in court.

Subscribers only Families 18.04.2024

Spotlight | France, Russia, United States
Luxury goods giants tickled pink by Brad Pitt's rosé woes

As the actor battles with his rosé production partner Yuri Scheffler, LVMH and Chanel are making the most of an opportunity to develop their own pink wines.

Subscribers only Families 28.03.2024

American actor Brad Pitt and the Domaine de Miraval, in Provence.

France
Spirits dynasty snaps up another Karl Lagerfeld property

A lesser-known Paris property that the late Chanel artistic director used as a dining hall and reception space has been sold to a family office linked to one of France's leading alcoholic beverage companies.

Subscribers only Families 28.03.2024

Italy
Tuscan luxury subcontractor employees poisoned by glue

The luxury goods industry is caught up in a workplace health scandal at subcontracting factories in Tuscany involving misuse of Takter 650, an adhesive commonly used to secure embroidery on leather goods.

Subscribers only Entourage 28.03.2024

France
Who bought Karl Lagerfeld's last hideaway?

The German fashion designer's last labour of love, a mansion called the Pavillon de Voisins, was quietly sold a few months ago by the administrator of his estate. The buyer is a family office with close ties to LVMH.

Subscribers only Families 21.03.2024

Front Row | Italy
Will Antonella Mastrototaro maintain her reign over Milan luxury real estate?

Brands are prepared to pay a premium for a spot on Via Monte Napoleone in Milan's luxury shopping district. Antonella Mastrototaro's boutique real estate agency is currently the first port of call for hopeful occupants - but international conglomerates are circling.

Subscribers only Entourage 21.03.2024

Antonella Mastrototaro founded Fabbrica Italiana di Mediazione in 1977. She now operates 18Montenapoleone.

Spotlight | France, Monaco
Karl Lagerfeld estate still unsettled five years on

The fashion legend's former apartment on Paris's Quai Voltaire will go under the hammer on 26 March in the hope of speeding up the resolution of his estate. Five years after the designer's death, tax and inheritance issues have left his heirs waiting empty-handed.

Subscribers only Families 14.03.2024

Karl Lagerfeld's estate, which involves nine heirs, remains burdened by tax and property issues.

United States
French start-up Fairly Made capitalises on 'Americas Act' in the works in Congress

The LVMH-backed start-up is moving into the North American market in anticipation of tougher US legislation on supply chain transparency.

Subscribers only Entourage 14.03.2024

Front Row | France
Benjamin Cymerman, king of the road for Paris luxury fashion

Paris has signed an agreement with a local business group to redevelop the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, one of the city's most important luxury fashion thoroughfares. Benjamin Cymerman is the man behind the unprecedented partnership.

Subscribers only Entourage 07.03.2024

Benjamin Cymerman heads the Comité du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

France
Negotiations underway as Paul-Emmanuel Reiffers eyes new acquisition

The founder of communications agency Mazarine and runway production company La Mode en Images is looking to expand his portfolio into contemporary art by investing in a specialist events firm.

Subscribers only Families 07.03.2024

India, United States
Rihanna concert in India sets stage for her Fenty brand

The Barbadian singer has just performed a private show at the wedding of one of India's wealthiest heirs. Given the crowd's credentials, her appearance likely had ulterior motives.

Subscribers only Entourage 07.03.2024

Front Row | United States
Jae Goodman, LVMH's new partner in brand content

LVMH has forged a partnership with former advertising executive Jae Goodman to set up a brand content production studio. The American has a number of Hollywood films to his name, but his clients to date have been far removed from the luxury sector.

Subscribers only Entourage 29.02.2024

United States
Chanel proves key investor in Odile Roujol's FAB Co-Creation fund

The luxury house is one of the main investors in the former Lancôme chairwoman's California-based fund, which specialises in beauty start-ups.

Subscribers only Houses 29.02.2024

Spotlight | Europe, United States
Anti-fraud services and tax authorities target Instagram 'live' luxury sales

The rising numbers of Instagram accounts selling luxury bags, jewellery and clothing items are getting a close look from anti-fraud services on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as from tax authorities. In providing a distribution channel with little regulation, the app is being used by counterfeiting networks and money launderers alike.

Free access Entourage 22.02.2024

Fraud investigation services are closely monitoring sales of counterfeit luxury goods on Instagram.

Front Row | Germany, Italy
Karla Otto CEO Alexander Werz leverages his network to launch beauty start-up

The head of PR agency Karla Otto has been busy growing his own beauty brand, AWvi, launched in November. The pedigree of the investors involved demonstrates Werz's impressive list of contacts.

Subscribers only Entourage 22.02.2024

Spotlight | France
Karl Lagerfeld's former mansion is up for sale

Currently owned by Gabon, the Hôtel Pozzo di Borgo, where German-born fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld lived for 30 years, will soon hit the market. Glitz.paris takes a backstage look at the preparations - and asking price - for what promises to be a highlight of the year for the ultra-luxury market.

Subscribers only Entourage 08.02.2024

The luxurious Pozzo di Borgo mansion in Paris, long the home of Karl Lagerfeld and today owned by the Gabonese state, will soon be back on the market.

Europe
Will perfume bottles come up roses and avoid new EU packaging law?

European Union member states' final talks on the bloc's packaging directive could offer luxury goods manufacturers a last-gasp chance to save their unique perfume bottles, which would otherwise be forced to become standardised.

Subscribers only Entourage 08.02.2024

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Chanel

Front Row | France
André Messika, the Place Vendôme diamond dealer

France
Nicolas Bazire leaves LVMH board, but remains at Bernard Arnault's side

France, Italy
Valentino makes fashion show deal with crumbling Beaux-Arts

France
Lagerfeld heirs gradually pay off his tax debt

Spotlight | France, Russia, United States
Luxury goods giants tickled pink by Brad Pitt's rosé woes

France
Spirits dynasty snaps up another Karl Lagerfeld property

Italy
Tuscan luxury subcontractor employees poisoned by glue

France
Who bought Karl Lagerfeld's last hideaway?

Front Row | Italy
Will Antonella Mastrototaro maintain her reign over Milan luxury real estate?

Spotlight | France, Monaco
Karl Lagerfeld estate still unsettled five years on

United States
French start-up Fairly Made capitalises on 'Americas Act' in the works in Congress

Front Row | France
Benjamin Cymerman, king of the road for Paris luxury fashion

France
Negotiations underway as Paul-Emmanuel Reiffers eyes new acquisition

India, United States
Rihanna concert in India sets stage for her Fenty brand

Front Row | United States
Jae Goodman, LVMH's new partner in brand content

United States
Chanel proves key investor in Odile Roujol's FAB Co-Creation fund

Spotlight | Europe, United States
Anti-fraud services and tax authorities target Instagram 'live' luxury sales

Front Row | Germany, Italy
Karla Otto CEO Alexander Werz leverages his network to launch beauty start-up

Spotlight | France
Karl Lagerfeld's former mansion is up for sale

Europe
Will perfume bottles come up roses and avoid new EU packaging law?

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About Glitz.paris

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Glitz.paris on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

About Glitz.paris

Subscription

Indigo Publications' websites

The geopolitics of fake goods

Jewellery sector's quest for clarity

The battle of the Bulgari heiresses

Chanel

Front Row | France André Messika, the Place Vendôme diamond dealer

France Nicolas Bazire leaves LVMH board, but remains at Bernard Arnault's side

France, Italy Valentino makes fashion show deal with crumbling Beaux-Arts

France Lagerfeld heirs gradually pay off his tax debt

Spotlight | France, Russia, United States Luxury goods giants tickled pink by Brad Pitt's rosé woes

France Spirits dynasty snaps up another Karl Lagerfeld property

Italy Tuscan luxury subcontractor employees poisoned by glue

France Who bought Karl Lagerfeld's last hideaway?

Front Row | Italy Will Antonella Mastrototaro maintain her reign over Milan luxury real estate?

Spotlight | France, Monaco Karl Lagerfeld estate still unsettled five years on

United States French start-up Fairly Made capitalises on 'Americas Act' in the works in Congress

Front Row | France Benjamin Cymerman, king of the road for Paris luxury fashion

France Negotiations underway as Paul-Emmanuel Reiffers eyes new acquisition

India, United States Rihanna concert in India sets stage for her Fenty brand

Front Row | United States Jae Goodman, LVMH's new partner in brand content

United States Chanel proves key investor in Odile Roujol's FAB Co-Creation fund

Spotlight | Europe, United States Anti-fraud services and tax authorities target Instagram 'live' luxury sales

Front Row | Germany, Italy Karla Otto CEO Alexander Werz leverages his network to launch beauty start-up

Spotlight | France Karl Lagerfeld's former mansion is up for sale

Europe Will perfume bottles come up roses and avoid new EU packaging law?

Refine your search

About Glitz.paris

Subscription

Glitz.paris on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Front Row | France
André Messika, the Place Vendôme diamond dealer

France
Nicolas Bazire leaves LVMH board, but remains at Bernard Arnault's side

France, Italy
Valentino makes fashion show deal with crumbling Beaux-Arts

France
Lagerfeld heirs gradually pay off his tax debt

Spotlight | France, Russia, United States
Luxury goods giants tickled pink by Brad Pitt's rosé woes

France
Spirits dynasty snaps up another Karl Lagerfeld property

Italy
Tuscan luxury subcontractor employees poisoned by glue

France
Who bought Karl Lagerfeld's last hideaway?

Front Row | Italy
Will Antonella Mastrototaro maintain her reign over Milan luxury real estate?

Spotlight | France, Monaco
Karl Lagerfeld estate still unsettled five years on

United States
French start-up Fairly Made capitalises on 'Americas Act' in the works in Congress

Front Row | France
Benjamin Cymerman, king of the road for Paris luxury fashion

France
Negotiations underway as Paul-Emmanuel Reiffers eyes new acquisition

India, United States
Rihanna concert in India sets stage for her Fenty brand

Front Row | United States
Jae Goodman, LVMH's new partner in brand content

United States
Chanel proves key investor in Odile Roujol's FAB Co-Creation fund

Spotlight | Europe, United States
Anti-fraud services and tax authorities target Instagram 'live' luxury sales

Front Row | Germany, Italy
Karla Otto CEO Alexander Werz leverages his network to launch beauty start-up

Spotlight | France
Karl Lagerfeld's former mansion is up for sale

Europe
Will perfume bottles come up roses and avoid new EU packaging law?