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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 Ivory Black AW 1991 Vintage Rib Wool Knit Cardigan and Leggings Set - 40
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel Ivory Black AW 1991 Vintage Rib Wool Knit Cardigan and Leggings Set Black grosgrain ribbon trim goldtone CC logo buttons ribbed knit elastic pull on pants marked size FR 40 ...
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1990s French Trouser Pant Suits

CHANEL ochre saffron wool 14B CHUNKY KNIT Coat Jacket 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel knit coat in saffron yellow, red, and ochre crafted from a sumptuously chunky knit of wool (31%), nylon (30%), mohair (28%), and alpaca (11%), the richly textur...
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2010s Italian Overcoats

New W/ Tags Chanel S/S 2016 Kendall Jenner Runway Skirt & Jacket Suit
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Karl Lagerfeld Chanel Spring 2016 Runway Suit New With Tags Kendall Jenner wore this model for the Iconic "Airport" Runway Show Size French 38 Unique plastic covered Hem through...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chic and cool Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag - with authenticity card and dustbag. Dates to 2015-2016. Made from super light weight black quilted leather with large silvertone CC ...
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2010s Unknown Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

CHANEL black white 26C LAKE COMO BRAIDED RAFFIA MAXI TOTE Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Maxi shopping tote in black braided raffia, a directional take on the house's iconic shopping bag silhouette finished with crisp white leather trims. Crafted fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

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