Founded in 1955 by Syrian nationals-turned French citizens Michel Chalhoub and wife Widad, the group opened its first international boutique Christofle in Damascus in a bid to bring France’s savoir-faire to the increasingly sophisticated capital.
Six decades later, Chalhoub Group (profile) operates in 14 countries with more than 600 retail stores, distributing the crème de la crème of high-end luxury brands such as Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Fendi, Christian Louboutin, Givenchy, Carolina Herrera and Prada. Since taking over in 2011, the sons have cultivated their own multi-brand department stores, Faces and Level Shoe District.
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