Fabric of history

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

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

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

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

A creative coterie of British actresses, models and musicians have played a pivotal role in Chanel’s story – influencing iconic campaigns and crafting a community of empowered women

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