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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
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
AS ELLE CELEBRATES ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY, WE ASK: WHAT WILL THE INDUSTRY LOOK LIKE IN 40 YEARS’ TIME? WE SPOTLIGHT THE WOMEN WHO WILL HAVE A HAND IN SHAPING ITS NEXT ERA
This year, the two iconic brands celebrate monumental anniversaries – ELLE UK at 40, Chanel at 100. Naomi Pike charts their history…
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