Between creativity and classical style, Coco Chanel ‘Gabrielle Chanel’ set herself as a fashion myth. As she created ‘Chanel’ brand, Coco likewise created the woman of the twentieth century, up-to the minute, liberated, and elegant at the same time. Chanel was perhaps the most prominent, influential fashion designer of the twentieth century, notwithstanding, no formal training in fashion or design. Yet, she introduced menswear-inspired fashions for women, comfortable skirt suits, the ‘little black dress’, and women’s trousers. Also, she started the fashion of suntanned skin, costume jewelry, and short hair for women. Her influence stemmed from her sensitivity to the changing role of women in society, and her genius in finding inspiration from
