chanel
n. C / Un. a famous French company that makes expensive clothes, perfume, and luxury goods. People often use the name to describe a style that is very elegant and classic.
n. a French luxury fashion house specializing in haute couture, ready-to-wear apparel, and accessories. Often used attributively to describe a specific aesthetic of timeless, understated elegance.
She wore a classic Chanel suit to the wedding.
The boutique on the corner exclusively sells Chanel handbags and fine jewelry to a high-end clientele.
The designer's latest collection pays homage to the original Chanel aesthetic, incorporating tweed textures and gold accents that defined the brand's mid-century resurgence.
When used as a countable noun, it typically refers to a specific product or garment from the brand.