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Chanel's new Palo Alto boutique, a symbol of luxury fashion's expansion into Silicon Valley, catering to the affluent tech industry.
The Jeweler's Box

Chanel Opens First Palo Alto Boutique Catering to Tech Wealth

Chanel will open its first stand-alone boutique in Palo Alto on Friday, a significant expansion into Silicon Valley's concentrated wealth, as reported by WWD .

Rafael Castillo·June 26, 2026
Keke Palmer posing in a glamorous setting, wearing striking Chanel slingback heels and Aquazzura sandals, embodying high fashion.
The Runway

Keke Palmer Adds Luxury and Affordable Heels to Her Shoe Collection

In just the past month, Keke Palmer has showcased an array of luxury footwear, from $850 Aquazzura sandals to exclusive Chanel slingbacks from a 2026 collection, marking a deliberate and rapid elevati

Aylin Demir·June 10, 2026
Close-up of an artisan's hands performing intricate hand-sewing of beads and sequins onto haute couture fabric in a Parisian atelier.
Atelier Visit

Haute Couture Embellishment Techniques and Their History

For 130 years, artisans known as 'petites mains' at Maison Lesage have meticulously hand-attached intricate embellishments.

Élise Dubois·June 6, 2026
A stylish woman embodying the Sloane Ranger aesthetic, wearing a Barbour jacket, in a setting that blends British countryside charm with urban sophistication.
The Runway

The Sloane Ranger Phenomenon: How a Handbook Defined an Era

Fashion critic Vanessa Friedman, known for her sharp eye, recently sported a Barbour jacket at a Chanel show.

Aylin Demir·May 23, 2026