Every 30 seconds, someone somewhere in the world buys a bottle of Chanel No. 5, the French government declared in 2006, a claim that has often been repeated. Whether it’s still true, or if it ever was ...

There’s no doubt about it: Sofia Coppola is a modern-day Renaissance woman, having not only directed Academy Award–winning films but also cut her teeth in the screenwriting, modeling and acting ...

Filled with legendary photos and fascinating history, a magnificent new book traces the evolution of Chanel makeup. Courtesy of Thames & Hudson; 2014 CHANEL Sølve Sundsbø; 2023 CHANEL Guido Mocafico ...

There is no shortage of beauty books to add to your reading list. But if you're looking for something seminal to grace your coffee table, Chanel's The Allure of Makeup, is the perfect tome. Inside, ...

Rhonda Garelick never intended to write Coco Chanel’s biography. The original idea was more specific: a book about Chanel’s work as a stage costumer. But once Garelick started exploring her initial ...

Long before social media existed, Gabrielle Chanel was the first beauty influencer. The founder and namesake of the French fashion house recognized the transformative power of lipstick, loose powder ...