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What Fashion Can Learn From Chanel’s New Global CEO

The luxury giant’s appointment of Leena Nair, the former chief human resources officer at Unilever, marks the first time a woman of colour will lead a major global luxury brand. It’s a much-needed change for fashion.
Chanel store on New Bond Street in London.
Chanel store on New Bond Street in London. (Getty Images)

This week, Chanel surprised the fashion world with its choice of a

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