“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.”
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!”
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
2. It started as a hobby
Chanel started her career by designing hats which later became a bit hit with aristocratic Parisians. It was her innovative and fancy hat designs that got her attention. Maybe it’s time you turned your hobby into a career!
“Coco was a revolutionary figure in her time, and her persona remains a powerful force in the fashion world to this day.”
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3. Hosiery to high fashion
Did you know that before she became a fashion legend, Coco Chanel used to work as a clerk in a small hosiery shop? Legends do start small! From humble beginnings to grandeur!
“Mademoiselle Chanel knew of the power of celebrities. She would dress famous actresses with her new fashions so as to be walking advertisements. Since then, countless actresses have been fortunate enough to be the face of the House of CHANEL.”
4. Sun tan was started by her!
If you thought tanning became fashionable by accident, think again! It was Coco Chanel who made it seem fashionable when she got burnt by sun rays way back in 1923 on a cruise towards Cannes! It sure is all in the attitude!
“Innovation! One cannot be forever innovating. I want to create classics.”
5. Hotel Ritz was her home
For more than 30 years Coco Chanel made the mighty hotel Ritz in Paris her home! It was rumored that German officer Dincklage (with whom she was having an affair) made arrangements for her to stay in the hotel!
“There are people who have money and people who are rich.”
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I love the white bag. I love bags with pockets too. Does that mean I have the same taste as Coco? Wow!
Legend has it No.5 is so named because it was the fifth vial she smelled when picking her perfume.
My two additional facts:
Coco Chanel had only three outfits when she was living in Paris at the time of her death – capsule wardrobe.
The Duke of Westminster painted CC and part of his crest in gold on all the lamposts in W1, London. I was there last week and there are still plenty. Sweet.
i love chanel fashion because it is cute and i would wear her purses.
This woman is really amazing! I like her.
Coco’s real first name Gabriel. She got Coco from a song she performed in a musical called ‘Qui qu’a vu Coco’.
That’s amazing! I’ve never thought that she has started so many things: little black dress, tan, celebrities promotion of her clothes…
Yeah, this girl is someone to look up to. She has set many fashion trends and her name would remain legendary in the fashion industry.
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oh wow this lady is AMAZING!!!! She has all right to be a fashion icon i take that back she should be the only fashion icon. xoxo
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i really love this whole site! i look up to coc because i love everything she has made! ps i love the hand bag on this page. very cool ♥
i love this womwn coco chanel is the woman who completly changed the world of fashion and the one who saw woman that all of them are powerful and all of them can make they dreams become true thank you coco
i love coco….in fact im doing a school report on her! : )plzzzzzzzz keep lovin fab chanel!
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she's an amazing person
i'm doing an my project on her!
dear coco,
i love you i love all that you stand for i love your fashion and i love your integrity im doing a school report on you not because i have to because i want to because i was able to pick any topic in the world but i chose you
i’m doing a project on coco and this gave me lots of interesting new info on her! AWESOMME!!!
im doing a speech on her!!!(and my name is chanel!!)