Fashion Icons – 7 Things You Should Know About Coco Chanel

Fashion Icons – 7 Things You Should Know About Coco Chanel

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Fashion Icons – 7 Things You Should Know About Coco Chanel

“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”

Coco Chanel

Behind that designer Chanel bag is the legend herself! Named as one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century, legendary designer Coco Chanel was a pioneer in the world of fashion. Her kind of fashion was inspired by menswear and she believed in simple yet highly expensive designs.

“Not only did she make “black” the black it is today, but she also created the wardrobe staple that none of us can live without- the little black dress!”

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Here are some little known facts about her:

1. She loved pockets!

Coco Chanel was so enchanted with pockets that this would prove to be the main focus of her designs in handbags for women! Time to add those extra pockets!

“A fashion that does not reach the streets is not a fashion.”

Coco Chanel

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30 Comments

  1. ashley Hayes, 03/25/09 at 5:51 pm

    I really love you and I thank about typing a story on you first I get to know you I been watch your movie a lot. love Ashley Hayes

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  2. Kandy, 04/6/09 at 6:43 pm

    Wonderful,classy lady ! I really enjoyed this article.

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  3. mademoiselle coco, 05/10/09 at 9:19 am

    coco gives us the power to love our body, coco gives all the women the power to define theirself like they are and not like they should be loved.

    I apologize for my english, it’s definitly not my cup of tea ..

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  4. Meream, 05/10/09 at 11:02 am

    That’s actually very well said, mademoiselle coco. :)

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  5. xXxMissStarBiancaxXx, 06/28/09 at 2:55 pm

    Coco Chanel is my idol I love her, she is fantastic and very clever her projects are super

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  6. Five Fascinating Flapper Facts – Neatorma, 08/10/09 at 2:50 pm

    [...] Before Coco Chanel stayed out too long one day while on vacation, fair, paper-white skin was the ideal shade for women. But she was so popular and stylish that after she accidentally received a tan on a 1923 cruise to Cannes, everyone else wanted one too. (Source) [...]

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  7. NANANADIVA, 12/4/09 at 9:57 am

    I love coco chanel…..(L)

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