Arie Kopelman, Former President of Chanel Inc., Dies at 86
Briefly

Arie Kopelman, who previously knew little of fashion, transformed Chanel Inc. into a global luxury power by combining marketing acumen with Karl Lagerfeld's visionary designs.
Mr. Kopelman’s tenure began when Chanel saw the arrival of Karl Lagerfeld as creative director, marking a transformative period for the fashion house fueled by marketing expertise.
Will Kopelman noted that his father harnessed insights from the Procter & Gamble playbook, effectively marrying strategic advertising with couture to elevate Chanel's presence.
Coco Kopelman shared how quickly her husband learned about fashion, noting that despite being an outsider, his drive to understand and innovate was key to his success.
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