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Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel was born in 1883 to Eugénie Jeanne Devolle Chanel, known as Jeanne, a laundrywoman, in the charity hospital run by the Sisters of Providence (a poorhouse) in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire.
May 31, 2024 · Coco Chanel (born August 19, 1883, Saumur, France—died January 10, 1971, Paris) was a French fashion designer who ruled Parisian haute couture for almost six decades. Her elegantly casual designs inspired women to abandon the complicated, uncomfortable clothes—such as petticoats and corsets —that were prevalent in early 20th-century dress.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Who Was Coco Chanel? Fashion designer Coco Chanel is famous for her timeless designs, trademark suits and little black dresses.
Jul 7, 2021 · The Best Coco Chanel Quotes About Fashion, Love, and Success The famed French designer was the queen of quips. By Barry Samaha and Shelby Ying Hyde Published: Jul 7, 2021
Jan 9, 2021 · Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel was one of the 20th century’s most influential couturiers. A milliner by training, she moved beyond hats to become a rebel and a trailblazer of the fashion world, creating...
Learn about the life and achievements of Coco Chanel, the French modernist designer who revolutionised women's fashion with her simplicity and style. Discover her famous creations, her wartime controversies and her legacy in the fashion industry.
