March 24, 2017

Jewels That Tell Time

Gem-laden wristwatches tend to round out the seasonal offerings at high-jewelry houses, accents rather than centerpieces of the glittering collections. But this season, in an unexpected […]
March 23, 2017

.: A Dance of Luxury and Timepieces

LONDON — The Swiss watch industry’s tribulations in 2016 were well documented: Demand in China drifted as the government’s corruption crackdown continued, terror attacks in Europe […]
March 20, 2017

On the Runway: The Duchess of Cambridge Wears Chanel on ‘Brexit’-Tinged Trip to Paris

Elizabeth Paton ON THE RUNWAY LONDON — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were in Paris this past weekend, flying the British flag on their first […]
March 3, 2017

At a Paris Boutique, a Mother-Daughter Team Survives and Thrives

In fashion, business is often a family affair. But even by that measure, Colette, the Paris-based concept store, is an exception. For most mothers and daughters, […]
December 13, 2016

The Year in Style 2016: The Year in Style: Fashion Became Political

It was the year politics took over our closets, and clothes went beyond products to become positions. From the moment in early February when Beyoncé strode […]
October 2, 2016

A Grandmother’s Influence: Chanel No. 5

PARIS — Tatiana Kombo, 25, grew up in a highly contemporary mix of cultures and countries, so it may seem surprising that she identifies with the […]
May 5, 2016

On the Runway: Chanel Cruises Into Havana, Showcasing Style and Questions

May 5, 2016 Vanessa Friedman ON THE RUNWAY After President Obama and the Rolling Stones: Chanel. On Tuesday, just days after the first American cruise ship […]
March 22, 2016

Chanel, Dior, Fendi and Kors Unveil Latest Offerings at Baselworld

By ELIZABETH PATON March 21, 2016 BASEL, Switzerland — Each year, some 150,000 industry insiders and haute horlogerie fanatics descend upon this small town, near the German and […]
March 19, 2016

What She’s Wearing: Deniz Gamze Erguven and the Boy.Friend

Deniz Gamze Erguven wearing the Chanel Boy.Friend. By DAVID BELCHER March 19, 2016 Deniz Gamze Erguven, the 37-year-old Turkish-French director, has made the kind of feature film debut […]
March 17, 2016

Chanel Introduces Monsieur

By RACHEL GARRAHAN March 17, 2016 In the centuries-old Swiss watchmaking universe, Chanel is a relative newcomer. The French luxury brand Chanel entered the market only in 1987, […]