Meet the Wertheimers, the secretive French brothers worth $30.8 billion who control Chanel, own vineyards in France and Napa Valley, and breed racehorses

Alain and Gerard Wertheimer, co-owners of luxury brand Chanel, are amongst the 10 richest people living in France. Their wealth, while largely inherited, has been grown through business deals and acquisitions spanning retail, wine, and horse racing. 

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The brothers are largely tight-lipped, hardly ever speaking to the press or giving interviews about their wealth, companies, family, relationships, or hobbies. They live lavish lifestyles in private, surrounding themselves with those similarly closemouthed, and are known as fashion’s quietest billionaires. 

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With a combined net worth over $30 billion, the Wertheimer brothers are among the richest people in the world. 

Here’s a look at their lifestyle.