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COCO CHANEL

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Dec 20, 2015
1 min read

Paris // Paris

Coco was the Queen of Revolution and created the phrase 'Chanel Suit'.

Having learned the art of sewing during her six years at Aubazine, Chanel was able to find employment as a seamstress. Chanel had begun designing hats while living with Balsan, initially as a diversion that evolved into a commercial enterprise. She became a licensed milliner (hat maker) in 1910 and opened a boutique. Chanel's millinery career bloomed once theatre actress Gabrielle Dorziat modelled her hats. In 1913, Chanel opened a boutique in Deauville, financed by Arthur Capel, where she introduced deluxe casual clothes suitable for leisure and sport. The fashions were constructed from humble fabrics such as jersey and tricot. In 1924, Chanel made an agreement with the Wertheimer brothers, Pierre and Paul, directors since 1917 of the eminent perfume and cosmetics house Bourgeois.