Chanel

American

[shuh-nel, sha-nel] / ʃəˈnɛl, ʃaˈnɛl /

noun

Gabrielle Coco, 1882–1971, French fashion designer.

Chanel British

/ ʃanɛl /

noun

Gabrielle (ɡabriɛl), known as Coco Chanel. 1883–1971, French couturière and perfumer, who created "the little black dress" and the perfume Chanel No. 5

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Known for his style as well as his music, the former One Direction star was dressed in a Chanel pinstriped suit and was joined on-stage by a gospel choir.

From Barron's

Rosalía is up for international artist of the year after releasing her fourth studio album Lux last year and celebrated with an incredible feather dress by Chanel.

From BBC

Nicole Reber, an L.A.-based real estate agent, was giving “’90s sparkle princess,” coupling a pair of Chanel loafers with a vintage Escada jacket that’s “highly underrated.”

From Los Angeles Times

Brands from Chanel to Louis Vuitton are owed millions.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s a red flag for brands like Chanel and Gucci.

From MarketWatch

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