Gabrielle Bonheur (Coco) Chanel (French Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel; August 19, 1883, Saumur - January 10, 1971, Paris) is a French fashion designer who founded the fashion house "Chanel" and had a significant impact on European fashion of the 20th century. Chanel's style, which facilitated the simplification of the women's suit, is characterized by borrowing elements from the traditional men's wardrobe and following the principle of "luxurious simplicity" (le luxe de la simplicitรฉ). She brought a fitted jacket and a little black dress to women's fashion; the most famous of the accessories were a bag on a chain and large jewelry - primarily camellia brooches and artificial pearls. The pe...
Gabrielle Bonheur (Coco) Chanel (French Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel; August 19, 1883, Saumur - January 10, 1971, Paris) is a French fashion designer who founded the fashion house "Chanel" and had a significant impact on European fashion of the 20th century. Chanel's style, which facilitated the simplification of the women's suit, is characterized by borrowing elements from the traditional men's wardrobe and following the principle of "luxurious simplicity" (le luxe de la simplicitรฉ). She brought a fitted jacket and a little black dress to women's fashion; the most famous of the accessories were a bag on a chain and large jewelry - primarily camellia brooches and artificial pearls. The pe...