Chanel
Journey through Chanel’s evolution with Wallpaper* and see how their unique vision and innovation continue to inspire and captivate.
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Fashion maths: S/S 2016
From exploding BMWs to Balthus cats, the fashion shows in numbers... Illustrator: Nathalie Lees; Writer: JJ Martin
By Jack Moss Last updated
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Chanel gathers its métiers d’art ateliers under one roof
Chanel opens Le 19M, the Rudy Ricciotti-designed building in Aubervilliers, Paris, which houses the French fashion house’s métiers d’art ateliers, including embroiderer Lesage and shoemaker Massaro
By Amy Serafin Last updated
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Chanel’s new watch releases mark the start of a notable horological chapter
Stop! It's Chanel time
By Caragh McKay Last updated
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A decade of fashion show history in pictures
British photographer Jason Lloyd Evans shares his favourite backstage images, from the runway shows of Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Armani, Proenza Schouler, Versace and more
By Jason Lloyd-Evans - Photography Last updated
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Urban legend: Chanel conjures an ancient Grecian spectacle in Paris
By Laura Hawkins Last updated
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Go for bold: this season’s catwalk jewellery shows flashes of genius
By Caragh McKay Last updated
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Best women’s beachwear for turning up the heat
Celine, Saint Laurent, Chanel, Fendi and Lanvin serve up scintillating ensembles for a scorching summer break
By Laura Hawkins Last updated
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Gentle touch: there’s a fine balance between haute joaillerie and light-as-air fabrics
Photography: Philippe Lacombe. Watches & Jewellery Director: Caragh McKay. Set design: Matthew Morris. As originally featured in the October 2017 issue of Wallpaper* (W*223)
By Hannah Silver Last updated
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Shape shifting: making moves with photographer Roos Quakernaat
Roos Quakernaat caught our eye at the latest Hyères Festival of Fashion and Photography. So we did the patronly thing and tasked her with artfully tangling new Dutch design and this season’s key looks, as she explains here in her own words. Fashion: Isabelle Kountoure. Writer: Elly Parsons. As originally featured in the January 2018 issue of Wallpaper* (W*226)
By Harriet Lloyd Smith Last updated
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Chanel S/S 2015
By JJ Martin Last updated
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Brilliant beachwear capsule collections for sunning in style
Beachwear chic comes courtesy of four capsule collections – from Emilia Wickstead x Emporio Sirenuse, Chanel, Missoni x Mytheresa, and Totême x Matchesfashion – that are full of sartorial sunshine
By Laura Hawkins Last updated
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Chanel A/W 2015
Inside Karl Lagerfeld's 'Brasserie Gabrielle' where Parisian classics were on the menu
By JJ Martin Last updated
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Chanel S/S 2020 Paris Fashion Week Women's
By Marta Represa Last updated
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Chanel S/S 2019 Paris Fashion Week Women's
For spring, Karl Lagerfeld proves that life’s a beach.
By Marta Represa Last updated
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paris Fashion Week S/S 2016
Karl Lagerfeld set his sights on conquering what is currently the world’s worst place for high fashion: our international airports for Chanel
By JJ Martin Last updated
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Chanel A/W 2018
Karl Lagerfeld goes into the woods for autumn
By Marta Represa Last updated
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Chanel marks No.5 centenary with dazzling high jewellery collection
New Chanel high jewellery nods to the design codes of Coco Chanel’s original 1932 collection, and celebrates Chanel No.5
By Hannah Silver Last updated
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Unseen nighttime portraits of Karl Lagerfeld showcased in Berlin
Commemorating the one-year anniversary of the influential designer’s death, Hotel de Rome presents a series of unseen photographs exploring Lagerfeld's personal connection with the city
By Emily McDermott Published
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Karl Lagerfeld’s runway legacy: 20 of the greatest Chanel show sets
20 cinematic show sets of Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel, from space stations to polar landscapes
By Laura Hawkins Published
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In memoriam: Karl Lagerfeld (1933-2019)
By Laura Hawkins Published
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Anchors away: Chanel sets sail for Cruise 2019 show
By Laura Hawkins Published
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Best in shows: our standouts of the spring/summer 2018 collections
Photography: Melaine + Ramon. Fashion: Isabelle Kountoure and Jérôme André. Writer: Laura Hawkins
By Laura Hawkins Published
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Stage light: supercharged set designer Es Devlin on 20 years of triumphs and what’s next
By Ali Morris Published
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Chanel S/S 2017
Karl Lagerfeld was in a funky mood, sending hip-hip looks down a digitised fantasy runway
By JJ Martin Published
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Buena Vista Culture Club: following Chanel’s foray, W* explores a Cuban creative revolution
By John Arlidge Published
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Karl Lagerfeld’s stuffed peppers and tomatoes
Karl Lagerfeld shares his favourite dish, a standout in our artists’ recipes series
By Paul McCann Published
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Rounding up fashion’s grand tour: the Paris Haute Couture A/W 2015-16
By Katrina Israel Published