Tuesday okt.20 , 2009
Coco Chanel
Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel was born 19 August 1883.
She was a French fashion designer and based her own fashion house Chanel.
Coco Chanel always kept the clothing she designed simple, comfortable and revealing. She often used materials that considered a bad fabric, such as jersey.
Coco Chanel began her career in running a successful hat shop. At a time when hats were extravagant and lavish, the contrast was great when Coco launched small and simple hats, without lots of details.
She was also the one who created the "sporty" look for women and she made it nice to be sunburned.
Coco also made the fabric tweed popular by creating the classic Chanel suit. A skirt that goes down to the knees, and a jacket. She also created the Chanel quilted bag 2:55 which still represents Chanel. The bag was launched in February 1955, hence the name.
Coco died 10 January 1971 and since 1983, Karl Lagerfeld has been chief designer and operates today the successful fashion house.
Chanel's famous sign, two large C that overlaps, represents her nickname and her last name Coco Chanel.
//lizette
