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Ms. Chanel was famous for her simple, casual elegance, so pair a basic t-shirt dress and boyfriend blazer with heels and layered pearls for an ensemble that gives off a very “Coco” vibe. And what Chanel girl would be caught without her quilted chain strap purse? Finally, no Chanel-inspired look would be complete without a fun hat to top it off,Cheap New York Yankees Hats!
Chanel posing in her own perfume advertisement (1937)
She was born in France in 1883 and was part of a big family,Cheap Atlanta Braves Hats, as one of five children.When Coco was 12,YUMS Hats,http://fnf.radiofnf.com/index.php?do...ly-portrait-2/, her mother passed away from tuberculosis and her father left the family; she spent the next six years in an orphanage.She became a licensed hat-maker and owned her first shop in 1910.She introduced her first perfume, Chanel No. 5,louboutin mary janes sale, in 1922, and it was one of the first perfumes ever to mix natural and artificial essences.She invented the “Little Black Dress” in 1926, which French Vogue dubbed “Chanel’s Ford”,Yves Saint Laurent, for its practicality and marketability.She is credited with popularizing the concept of “costume jewelry” in the 1920s,Snapback Hats Sale, creating seasonal jewelry that mixed ######## pearls with real stones.She introduced the idea of using jersey fabric to create clothing, which had prior been used only for men’s undergarments.She and her brand are most well known for costume jewelry, two-tone shoes, quilted bags, and simple suits made of tweed or jersey.Her classic Chanel suit became famous for its flattering cut,wholesale DC Shoes Hats, simple fabric, and specially weighted lining, to give it that perfect hang.She died in 1971 at the Ritz Hotel in Paris at the age of 88.Outfit Inspired by Chanel:
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Audrey Tatou as Chanel “Coco Before Chanel” (2009)
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One last thing – if you’re wondering why there’s no black in this look, here’s another fun fact: While she may have brought us the Little Black Dress,wholesale Seattle Mariners Hats, Coco was also very into neutrals like navy blue and beige, basing many collections around these hues. And now you know!
For more information on Coco Chanel and her world-famous fashion house, check out these books! Just don’t blame us if they’re more interesting than your accounting textbook…
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Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel is perhaps the most well-known fashion designer of all time. Forty years after her death, her namesake fashion house is still one of the world’s most popular luxury brands, boasting legions of devoted fans worldwide, and continues to grow.
So in the spirit of keeping her amazing legacy going,Cheap Red Bull Hats, here are ten facts to know about Ms. Chanel,Cheap New Era MLB Hats, as well as an outfit inspired by her iconic,Houston Astros Hats, world-famous style.
Do you have any other great books on Chanel you’d recommend? Or facts about Coco Chanel that you find most interesting? Please share them with a comment. Also, feel free to suggest any designers you’d like to read about next!
Chanel: A Woman of her Own by Axel MadsenThe Secret of Chanel No. 5: The Intimate History of the World’s Most Famous Perfume by Tilar J. MazzeoThe Gospel According to Coco Chanel: Life Lessons from the World’s Most Elegant Woman by Karen Karbo and Chelsey McLarenThoughts on Chanel?
And here at CF, it’s safe to say we’re big, big fans of this woman. (We’ve even done an article on fashion inspired by Coco Chanel’s famous quotes,Red Bull Hats!) We certainly count her among our top favorite designers,wholesale Rockstar Hats, and we’re sure many of you agree!