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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.
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Chanel 10K$ Jewel Belt Black Tweed Coat
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Absolutely gorgeous Chanel black tweed coat with Jewel Gripoix bett from 2009 Fall Collection -- as seen on Runway and in Ad Campaign! - boutique price over 9,600$ Size mark 40 FR. N...
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2010s Jackets

Chanel Eva Longoria Style Famous Pastel Pink Tweed Dress
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Hard to find, collectible Chanel pink tweed dress with black trim : from Runway of 2007 Spring Collection by Karl Lagerfeld. - CC logo charm at waist - tonal silk lining with camelli...
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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Chanel White Leather And Mesh CC Logo Lace Up Colourblock Trainers Size IT 37
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to shoes is evident. Minimal wear to right side of both shoes, as well as the left-side of the right shoe and the heel of the left with discolour...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

Chanel No5 Perfume Black Limited Edition Evening Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Color: Black/gold Material: Plexiglass Comes with: Box and dust bag Condition: Very good. Faint scratches. Made in italy Measurements~ H 6.2” x W 3.5” x D 1.4” Height 6.2” Length 3....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel 2015-2016 Black Calfskin Quilted Chain Handle Large Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to bag is evident. Light wear to the exterior with some abrasion to the leather surface, particularly at the edges and through the back. Mild creasing a...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Iconic Paris / Venice Little Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic Chanel little tweed jacket from Paris / VENICE Cruise Collection - featuring darkest navy (almost black) tweed with signature braided metallic trim Size mark 34 FR. Never wo...
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2010s Jackets

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