Coco Chanel 1883-1971 * Born in Saumur‚ France * Was raised in an orphanage where she learned how to sew * During her brief career as a singer she performed at clubs where she was nicknamed “Coco” * Around the age of 20 she became involved with Etienne Balsan who helped her start he business in Paris * 1910 opened her first shop selling hats * She later added stores in Deauville and Biarritz and began making clothes. * Her first taste of clothing success came from
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Coco Chanel From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Karl Lagerfeld From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia | This biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately‚ especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (January 2009) Short History of Ready-Made ClothingBefore the American Civil War‚ ready-made (also called ready-to-wear) apparel
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Katie Far Schaefer English IV 20 March 2009 Chanel Coco Chanel is one of the most inspiring women there ever was. She had a dream to become a designer. She found ways to accomplish those dreams even if it meant she had to start at the bottom. She established one of the top selling clothing stores in the fashion world today. She was the first woman to ever change the look and feel of women clothing. Chanel believed that fashion was everywhere in the world. She once said‚ “Fashion is not
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Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel Even though she is known as Coco Chanel throughout the whole world‚ she was at once called Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel. This trendsetting French woman was born in August 19‚1883 but began her career as a fashion designer in the 1909. She was all about women’s rights and creating simple but comfortable clothing. As I interviewed her‚ she told me “ Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky‚ in the street‚ fashion has to do with ideas‚ the
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Fashion Leader‚ Nazi Informant‚ Compulsive Liar: Coco Chanel (1918-1945) Agent F-7124‚ code name: Westminster. To those of you who were not involved with German Military Intelligence during World War II‚ you may know Agent F-7124 as Coco Chanel. Chanel has been one of the top names in high end fashion for almost one hundred years but the woman behind the brand has a shocking past that would make any customer think twice before a purchase. Chanel herself once said during the German Occupation of
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24 April 2013 Coco Chanel Coco Chanel’s designs changed the ways women dressed‚ looked and acted. That was a major turning point in the fashion scene. She had an impact on women everywhere. Socially‚ intellectually and culturally‚ her design style inspired many others during her time‚ changing women’s fashion forever. Women love fashion because it sets the stage for the sight of things. Fashion‚ over the years‚ has given the world some renowned designers and Coco Chanel tops the list. She was
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Coco Chanel is an icon. Chanel is one of the most influential fashion designers of all time. She was one of the first women entrepreneurs of the 20th century. Chanel led the world from hoop skirts and corsets to long‚ loose fitting jersey dresses. She changed the way people saw the world through her innovative designs. Gabrielle was born in 1883 in Saumur‚ France. She was the second child born to a seamstress and a market stallholder. Her parents were not married when she was born‚ however they
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Coco Chanel Fashion Designers are starting to become more popular. More and new upcoming designers are trying to become well-known and have their name written in history. Many designers have accomplished just that‚ however to get out there successfully it’s very hard. Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel‚ also known as Coco Chanel is a famous French fashion designer‚ who took a risk and succeeded to become a famous fashion designer who made a change in the fashion industry (Coco Chanel‚ 2014). Coco Chanel’s
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Best Business Leader-----Coco Chanel Introduction---members Who is the first woman wearing pants in Europe? Yeah‚ Coco Chanel. Our group thinks she is the best business leader in the world. Making money is business. Chanel is the founder of Chanel Brand‚ and she made a lot of money. Business is more than money‚ business makes our life better. Women used to wear beautiful clothes just for men‚ but the cloths designed by Chanel put priority to its comfort and convenience. As a leader‚ she knew
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chanel Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel is revolutionary she changed the way people saw fashion. No other designer has been able to give so much back to society‚ her work is no doubt part of the liberation of woman. Coco Chanel was the first designer to think out of the box‚ she created unique ideas to make fashion more comfortable for woman. For example her little black dress‚ famous suit are few examples of her many creations. Coco is very unforgettable she is‚ legendary couture designer. She has
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