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On vs CHANEL: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

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On

Switzerland Founded 2010

Sporty & sportswear · Outdoor & functional · Trends & youth culture

CHANEL

France Founded 1910

Luxury & heritage · Polished & dressy · Avant-garde & designer

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Minimal & basics.

Different traits

  • Sporty & sportswear

    On shows a stronger emphasis

  • Luxury & heritage

    CHANEL shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • On (solid line, circles)
  • CHANEL (dashed line, squares)
Traits of On and CHANEL, shown relative to each brand.
How to read the chart

Traits farther from the centre are more prominent within each brand. The chart uses the same relative display as the brand profile. Area does not indicate brand quality or absolute differences between brands.

Traits by category

Bar lengths show how prominent each trait is within each brand.

  • On
  • CHANEL
Minimal & basics
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Polished & dressy
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Luxury & heritage
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CHANEL：Relative prominence within the brand
Avant-garde & designer
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Decoration & playfulness
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Streetwear
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Trends & youth culture
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Sporty & sportswear
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Outdoor & functional
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Basic information

Field
On
CHANEL
Country Switzerland France
Founded 2010 1910
Category Footwear Clothing
Other categories Clothing Accessories Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics Wallets

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

On

No information is available.

CHANEL

Collaborations

On

  • 2025-10-16

    LOEWE

    FW25 collaboration. The two brands released Cloudsolo, the first shoe they co-designed. They also offered performance wear for urban living.

On collaborations

CHANEL

  • 2020-10-12

    Ballin

    In an announcement on 2020-10-12, Chanel acquired Italian shoe manufacturer Ballin. It strengthened its footwear manufacturing capabilities and advanced supply chain integration, helping secure a long-term production system.

  • 2012-09-26

    Causse

    The announcement on 2012-09-26 that Paraffection had acquired Causse. The acquisition aimed to incorporate the craftsmanship of the luxury glove maker, secure the supply of gloves and leather goods, and protect its workshop.

  • Maison Michel

    Chanel incorporated Maison Michel. The workshop specializes in millinery (hats), supplying hats and head accessories for Chanel and operating in connection with the Paraffection system.

  • Bell & Ross

    Around 2001, Chanel is said to have established a relationship with Bell & Ross involving investment and collaboration, marking the starting point for cooperation and technical and capital ties in the watch sector.

  • Goossens

    Chanel integrated Goossens into Paraffection (around 2005). As a metalworking atelier, it handled decorative components and goldwork, strengthening the supply of metal embellishments for costume jewelry and other items.

CHANEL collaborations

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