Chanel was founded in 1909, when Gabrielle Chanel also known as Coco Chanel opened a millinery shop at 160 Boulevard Malesherbes originally called House of Chanel. It is headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine, in the Île-de-France region just outside of Paris.

Now Chanel is a privately held company owned by Alain and Gerard Wertheimer and one of today’s best known and most highly sought-after fashion brands .Its products cover clothes, fragrances, handbags and watches.

Chanel sells its luxury goods worldwide through more than around 190 boutiques. Its clothes and jewelry cannot be bought online. The company's products are sold worldwide; it generates 40% of sales in Europe, 33% in the Asia/Pacific region, and 20% in the Americas.

The brand is mostly known for its “little black dress”, the Chanel No. 5 perfume and the Chanel Suit. Chanel's use of jersey fabric produced garments that were comfortable and affordable. They also replaced structured-silhouettes, based upon the corset and the bodice, with garments that were functional and at the same time flattering to the woman's figure.

For further information or checking their products you can visit their official website: chanel.com.