When you think of designers, luxury and full-on to-die-for glamour, one name that instantly springs to mind is Chanel.
Famous for quilted bags, Little Black dresses and that iconic double C logo, the French fashion house is one of the most well known and instantly recognisable brands in the world.
With a new film biopic about its legendary creator, Coco Chanel, due out this year the line is currently more high profile and successful than ever.
Coco Chanel was born in 1883 and first established the House of Chanel in 1909 when she opened the first millinery shop, called Chanel Modes, in Paris. She retained the role of chief designer for the company until her death in 1971.
Chanel was famous for revolutionising haute couture by introducing comfortable, casual suits and dresses at a time when the fashion world was dominated by constricting corsets.
With a plethora of famous French actresses soon sporting Chanel’s hats, her reputation was soon established and in 1913 women’s sportswear was introduced following the start of World War One.
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