By Maria Doulton | 02 April 2026 There is an inherent, quiet elegance to a partnership that feels not merely negotiated, but predestined. When Chanel assumed the role of title sponsor and official timekeeper of the historic Boat Race in 2025—officially rechristening it The Chanel J12 Boat Race—it marked a…
By Maria Doulton | 09 July 2026 To truly grasp the mercurial genius of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, one does not necessarily need to pour over the 368 pages of Justine Picardie’s definitive biography. While the literature offers a window into the woman, her jewellery offers a direct reflection of her…
By Christine Pasquier | 28 April 2026 At the prestigious Watches & Wonders Geneva 2026, the horological landscape was dominated by technical hyperbole, high-frequency escapements, and grand complications. Yet, amidst the cacophony of tourbillons and perpetual calendars, Chanel chose a path of radical aesthetic defiance. For the house of Chanel,…
By Maria Doulton | 09 July 2026 To truly grasp the mercurial genius of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, one does not necessarily need the historical weight of a 368-page biography. While literature provides context, the most intimate portrait of her visionary mind is found in the objects she created—specifically, the jewellery…
