Chanel Says No to Menswear
May 22, 2025
Chanel has made its position clear: menswear isn’t on the horizon. “It’s going to be the same answer: no, we are not planning to enter men’s,” said CEO Leena Nair, shutting down speculation around a potential expansion into menswear. But while the brand maintains a firm stance, it hasn’t stopped men around the world from adopting Chanel pieces as part of their everyday wardrobes. From sneakers and tweed jackets to quilted crossbody bags, men have been making Chanel their own. Read more at Design Scene.
I don’t believe introducing men’s apparel would cheapen Chanel’s women’s collection. It’s nothing like the challenge Ferrari faced when launching an SUV line.
The challenge would be in the execution. Possible to keep the collections separate in different locations