The umbrellas of cherbourg

Two British women who defied Hollywood stereotyping

Victor Hugo’s daughter’s life of unrequited love and mental illness

Animated by two profound love affairs, Gabrielle Chanel established a symbiotic connection with Britain that remains a source of inspiration for the maison a century on

Lisa Hilton is wowed by a French bistrot in Fulham

Los Angeles has been through a lot this year, from raging wildfires to political unrest, but, as Laura Antonia Jordan discovers, the creative community remains its heart and soul

From ballets to the Boat Race, Chanel has an enduring legacy of nurturing excellence in Britain. Today, the French maison is finding new ways to put art and culture in the spotlight