COCO CHANEL “People laughed at the way I dressed, but that was the secret of my success: I didn’t look like anyone” Coco Chanel Olga Kazarina Ph - 32
Biography and Attainments • 1883 – Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel was born in Saumur (France), 19 th August • 1910 – opened a shop, under the sign “Cnanel Modes” at 21 rue Cambon in Paris Казарина Ольга Ф - 32
Biography and Attainments • 1913 –introduced sportswear • 1915 – opened her first Couture House in Biarritz (France) • 1921 – launched the first Chanel perfume № 5
Biography and Attainments • 1926 –introduced the “little black dress” • 1928 –introduced tweed and created her first tweed suits • 1939 – closed her Couture House
Biography and Attainments • 1954 – re-opened the Couture House and introduced the first jersey suit • 1955 – launched her first Eau de Toilette for men
Biography and Attainments • 1957 –received the Fashion Oscar in Dallas • 1971 – Chanel death at the Ritz Hotel on the night of January 10
Style of Coco Chanel • Authentic and naturally seductive • Comfortable lines • Freedom of movement and even trousers • “Masculine" designs for women
History of Chanel № 5 • Chanel № 5 was created in 1921 by Ernest Beaux • Chanel choice the fifth fragrance, which was to become CHANEL N° 5
Followers • Karl Lagerfeld the Artistic Director of CHANEL • Jacqes Polge – the Creator of CHANEL perfumes • Jacqes Helleu – the Artistic Director of CHANEL
References • www. chanel. com • www. webwombat. com. ua • www. npr. org • www. thebiographychannel. co. uk • www. driving. timesonline. co. uk • www. nationmaster. com