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Exclusive: This Chanel chief launched her 40-year luxury career off the back of a failed teaching exam and a chance encounter at a student forum

Claire Isnard can trace her 40‑year career—and 17 years at the top of Chanel—back to one bad exam. Had she passed, she’d likely still be a teacher. (Courtesy of Chanel) Claire Isnard can trace her ...
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Meet the Chanel chief who hires for personality over talent or skills—those with ‘big egos, want to work solo or are mercenaries’ don’t pass go

As Gen Z fights to stand out in one of the most competitive job markets in decades, Chanel says it’s looking for personality hires. Breaking into the notoriously competitive world of luxury and ...
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Exclusive: This Chanel chief launched her 40-year luxury career off the back of a failed teaching exam and a chance encounter at a student forum

Claire Isnard can trace her 40‑year career—including 17 years at fashion house Chanel—back to one bad exam. Had she passed, she’d likely still be in a classroom, grading essays on Italian literature.