Chanel reveals the second volume of its complimentary magazine dedicated to art and culture

The luxury house reaffirms its commitment to print publishing with ARTS & CULTURE Vol. 2, a publication created under the aegis of the Chanel Culture Fund.


A 300-Page Second Issue
Following an inaugural edition launched in summer 2025, Chanel has announced the release of ARTS & CULTURE Vol. 2.

Much like its predecessor, this issue echoes the mission of the Chanel Culture Fund, a global initiative established in 2021 to champion artists and cultural institutions, including the Centre Pompidou and the National Portrait Gallery. Published in English, this latest release delves into the enduring ties between the Rue Cambon house and the arts in all their forms, spotlighting the Fund’s partners and programs across the globe.


Featuring Cindy Sherman, Patti Smith, and Peggy Guggenheim
Inside this second issue, readers will find newly unveiled works by American artist Cindy Sherman—who also graces the cover—alongside original, handwritten lyrics by Patti Smith. Dedicated portfolios highlight Klára Hosnedlová and Linder Sterling, while a series of essays offers fresh, previously unpublished portraits of Jean Cocteau and renowned art collector Peggy Guggenheim.

The issue also features conversations with two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Lynn Nottage and literary critic Merve Emre.


Chanel Strengthens Its Presence in Specialist Publishing
This latest release forms part of a broader strategy, as Chanel has recently stepped up its in-house publishing efforts.

This past summer, the brand unveiled Coco, a publication dedicated to beauty and fragrance. Produced in collaboration with media collective Chaos, its inaugural edition, The Make-up Issue, spans 115 pages across eight distinct covers. Distributed throughout the house’s beauty and fragrance boutiques, the magazine is available in five languages and can also be viewed online.

With these two titles, Chanel seeks to solidify its owned-media strategy, establishing its own editorial language and enriching its narrative through the perspectives of writers, artists, and cultural authorities. It also marks a deliberate return to print—championing tactile materiality and a slower, more contemplative pace, two virtues deeply cherished in the luxury world.


Complimentary Distribution in Independent Bookstores
Volume 2 of Chanel’s ARTS & CULTURE will be available free of charge starting October 23, 2026, across a curated selection of independent bookstores worldwide.

In Paris, this collector’s publication will be distributed at Librairie 7L, a symbolic address founded by Karl Lagerfeld in the late 1990s.