Chanel S.A.or just Chanelis a prominent Parisian fashion house specializing in luxury goods (haute-couture, ready-to-wear, handbags, perfumery, and cosmetics among others). According to Forbes, the privately held House of Chanel is jointly owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gerard Wertheimer who are the grandsons of the early (1924) Chanel partner Pierre Wertheimer. Today Chanel operates boutiques around the world in upscale shopping districts, and hosts its recognized fashion shows among the greatest fashion capitals. Merchandise carry the signature double-"C" logo, and, highly sought after, are amongst the most counterfeited luxury goods of modern time. Indeed, the Chanel label has become one of the most recognized names in luxury and haute couture fashion. Coco Chanel, founder of the House of Chanel, took to living at the Hotel Ritz Paris and her suite of residence is now named the "Coco Chanel Suite."
Rivals of la Maison de Chanel include the Parisian fashion labels of Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Hermes. Other competitors are Bvlgari, Cartier, Gianfranco Ferre, Versace, Gucci, and Prada. Among the social elite and celebrities who wear Chanel are Catherine Deneuve (1970s Chanel No.5 spokesmodel),Nicole Kidman (previous Chanel No. 5 spokesmodel), Audrey Tautou (current Chanel No.5 spokesmodel),[3] Natalie Portman, Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson, Kirsten Dunst, and Vanessa Paradis.
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Below is a list of the best Chanel designed bags for purchase.