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Chanel Restricts Sales to Russians Abroad

The French luxury giant is refusing to sell to Russians unless they can prove they live outside the country and declare they will not take purchases to Russia, upsetting some clients.
Chanel is among a group of luxury brands that are placing new restrictions on selling their products to Russian nationals abroad.
Chanel is among a group of luxury brands that are placing new restrictions on selling their products to Russian nationals abroad. (Shutterstock)
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Chanel is among a group of luxury brands that are placing new restrictions on selling their products to Russian nationals abroad amid Western outrage over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and as concerns about running afoul of sweeping economic sanctions against Russia mount.

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