“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” (Pettinger 1) This quote, said by Coco Chanel, shows that if people do not want to be replaced, they have to be unique. When Coco was young, her mother died and her father ran away which resulted in her having to live in an orphanage. When she was 17, she was taught to be a seamstress by the nuns that raised her (Haute Couture Anarchist 1). Chanel observed how women had to be uncomfortable to be attractive and that simple activities could not be done (Pettinger 1). Coco Chanel knew that women's fashion had to be changed for the better of people's lives.
Women’s clothing was very confining in the 1910’s and the long skirts and blouses made it difficult for simple tasks to be done. Chanel felt that a new style of clothes needed to be created like trousers and suits for women to be comfortable. “Fashion has become a joke. The designers have forgotten that there are women inside the dresses. Most women dress for men …show more content…
(Lagerfeld) Some say that Chanel returned because of falling perfume sales, disgust in the fashion world, or she was just bored. There was even a rumor going around that Coco became jealous of Christian Dior’s growing fame and she returned to fight for the fashion crown. Unfortunately, Chanel was a failure in Europe. Fashion critics were not impressed with her new line, which simply repeated her message of casual chic. But in the United States, Americans loved her designs. Chanel once again was at the forefront of fashion by following what she started; keeping womens clothes comfortable and stylish at the same time. Chanel's amazing comeback earned her the title of “the best designer of her time.” (Haute Couture Anarchist 1) Even after all of those years, Coco was able to return powerful and
Women’s clothing was very confining in the 1910’s and the long skirts and blouses made it difficult for simple tasks to be done. Chanel felt that a new style of clothes needed to be created like trousers and suits for women to be comfortable. “Fashion has become a joke. The designers have forgotten that there are women inside the dresses. Most women dress for men …show more content…
(Lagerfeld) Some say that Chanel returned because of falling perfume sales, disgust in the fashion world, or she was just bored. There was even a rumor going around that Coco became jealous of Christian Dior’s growing fame and she returned to fight for the fashion crown. Unfortunately, Chanel was a failure in Europe. Fashion critics were not impressed with her new line, which simply repeated her message of casual chic. But in the United States, Americans loved her designs. Chanel once again was at the forefront of fashion by following what she started; keeping womens clothes comfortable and stylish at the same time. Chanel's amazing comeback earned her the title of “the best designer of her time.” (Haute Couture Anarchist 1) Even after all of those years, Coco was able to return powerful and