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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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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Coco Chanel‚ an icon in the world of fashion‚ was the first women to create clothing for women that is both attractive and useful. Chanel was one of the first women to run a large‚ successful business in the fashion industry. Today‚ it’s hard to imagine the controversy Chanel stirred up simply by making women’s clothing beautiful‚ comfortable and practical. Chanel understood that women wanted a sense of style and professionalism in their fashion. The clothes she created changed the way women looked
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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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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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The brand Chanel has long had its reputation in the world of fashion‚ but few people know that it was Coco Chanel‚ who gave women bathing suits‚ pants‚ slacks‚ costume jewelry‚ and of course‚ Chanel No.5 .Her influence on the 20th century fashion was so great that she was the only person in the courtier field to be named in Time 100.The Most Important People of the Century. (Nikitine) While Coco Chanel gained world recognition her early years‚ however‚ were anything but glamorous .Gabrielle “Coco”
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With her trademark suits and little black dresses‚ Coco Chanel created timeless designs that are still popular today. She herself became a much revered style icon known for her simple yet sophisticated outfits paired with great accessories‚ such as several strands of pearls. As Chanel once said‚“luxury must be comfortable‚ otherwise it is not luxury.” Her early years‚ however‚ were anything but glamorous. After her mother’s death‚ Chanel was put in an orphanage by her father who worked as a peddler
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Topic: Coco Chanel General Purpose: To Inform Specific Purpose: By the end of my speech the audience will know better about Coco Chanel. Thesis: Coco Chanel brought the world of high fashion to the masses. Introduction I. Does anyone know what this logo is? A. I am assuming most of women in this room know what this is. B. This is Chanel logo‚ one of the most famous fashion brand in the world. C. A lot of women know Chanel and they are fascinated of Chanel products‚ but how many people
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Coco Chanel Who Is Coco Chanel? The talented French couturier‚ Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel‚ is celebrated for contributing numerous elements to the world of women’s fashion -- the little black dress‚ her one of a kind Chanel No. 5 fragrance and much more. During the period of the 1920s‚ Coco even popularized the look of sun-tanned skin‚ setting a new standard of "beauty" among society as a whole. The Brand Chanel is a label defined by elegance and simplicity. The brand features
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