Coco Chanel
Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel was born in 1883 in the workhouse in the Loire Valley. Chanel learnt the art of sewing at the orphanage in Aubazine, where she was sent at a young age. It was during her job as a singer in cafes and concert halls that Gabrielle adopted the name Coco by the soldiers who went to watch her. During the 1920s, Coco Chanel became the first designer to create loose women's jerseys, traditionally used for men's underwear which soon became very popular with clients because it created a style for women apart from the stiff corset at the time. Chanel, a style icon herself with her striking bob haircut and tan created a whole new look for women to wear comfortable clothing and a Chanel suit of 1923 is still seen worn by women of younger ages. The carefully chosen perfume, Chanel No. 5, manufactured by her business partner and lover Pierre Wertheimers, has been a popular fragrance around the world ever since. This was followed by Chanel’s signature cardigan jacket and the timeless ‘little black dress’ which is what all women turn to till date. Coco Chanel worked till her death in 1971 and after her death Karl Lagerfeld took charge of her fashion house and has continuously reflected Chanel’s style and attitude in his collection since then. His ability to refer to the Chanel archive for inspiration testifies the importance of Chanel’s contribution to the world of fashion and his loyalty to the designer.
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