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Who owns the Chanel brand?

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Who owns the Chanel brand?
The Chanel brand is owned by brothers Alain and Gerard Wertheimer. The Wertheimer brothers, whose grandfather acquired Chanel with his brother in 1924, are very private, known as the fashion industry’s “quietest billionaires.” The brand’s founder, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, saw the purchase by French brothers Pierre and Paul Wertheimer as an opportunity to reach more customers, but she tried unsuccessfully to regain control of the house in 1941. Shop our Chanel collection of vintage and new bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
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Chanel Nano Kelly Bag NEW Lilac Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this NEW Chanel Nano Kelly Bag: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Nano Kelly - Color: Lilac - Year: 2024 - Condition...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage Black Lambskin Camellia Embossed Wallet On Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stylish clutch wallet is finely crafted of camellia embossed black lambskin leather. The wallet features a long silver chain link shoulder strap threaded with leather and a fron...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Very Rare 1990s Chanel Coco Mark Black Patent Vanity Heart Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Collector’s item chanel vintage heart vanity in black patent with gold hardware. Original condition. No touch ups or recoloring. Slight cloudiness to the ...
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1990s Novelty Bags

CHANEL pink coat pre fall 2006 Paris New York
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL pink coat Pre fall 2006 Paris New York 100% wool Lining 100% silk Size FR 40 Made In France Flat measures: Length cm. 105 Shoulders cm. 40 Bust cm. 45 Sleeve cm. 59 Excellent ...
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Early 2000s French Coats

CHANEL Jewel Couture Embroidery Beige Linen Jacket 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Spring 2010 “COUNTRYSIDE” Collection — The Pastoral Grace Jacket with Jewel Embroidery — A Poetic Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld ~ From the Chanel Countryside Collection, Spri...
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2010s Jackets

CHANEL Paris / Byzance Collectors Artifact Tunic Dress 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Museum-Level Woven Tunic Dress — Runway of PARIS / BYZANCE Métiers d’Art 2011 — // Comparable archivable pieces now exceed $8,000+ in the collector garments market ~ An es...
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2010s Tunics and Wrap Dresses

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