Realm of creativity

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

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

This year, the two iconic brands celebrate monumental anniversaries – ELLE UK at 40, Chanel at 100. Naomi Pike charts their history…

The perfumer Olivier Polge captures Coco Chanel’s British romantic entanglements through mesmerising fragrance compositions

There’s nothing expected or dull about this Parisian apartment, whose design takes risks by mixing references with studied panache

How India, and a literary socialite, inspired Cartier’s most vibrant creation