Paper On Coco Chanel

Charles Frederick Worth, an Englishman, was the first couturier of modern times who founded the House of Worth in . He was known as the “Father of Couture” as a result of his excellent use of fabric. Worth broke all norms and created fashion for everyday life. His approach to design was to find simple situations to society's values. “Worth focused on fit, fabric and construction, the qualities that are the core of haute couture (Polan & Tredre, 2009, p. 9). He dominated the fashion industry through his modern styles and developed collections prior to the season. His designs became trendsetting pieces for his clients. He was the first designer to use live models to showcase his garments and to sew branded labels onto his clothes. At his peak, …show more content…
Coco chanel was born August 19, 1883 in France. Her timeless designs, the little black dress, the classic Chanel suits, and Chanel No. 5 perfume has forever changed the fashion industry. Chanel created a modern functional chic look for women to feel more comfortable in their clothes. She described the concept as “less is more.” Her idea was inspired by men’s clothing and sportswear for an effortless elegant look for women. Chanel did not know how to sketch and preferred to work directly on the model sometimes even drawing blood. She also had an exceptional ability to scent change. “Fashion is something in the air’, she said. ‘You feel it coming, you smell it” (Polan & Tredre, 2009, p. 39). She was married to various wealthy men which helped her career …show more content…
Chanel made the color black known as a chic and versatile piece. This dress can be worn for a cocktail party or a elegant evening wear. It had a simple cut and short essentials for a complete wardrobe. She designed costumes pieces for shows, artists and friends. When she was dating her Russian boyfriend she became influenced by their culture and started creating oversized jewelry. “She admired his British tweeds, which she turned into coats for her customers, trimmed with fur for a luxurious and softer look”(Polan & Tredre, 2009, p. 40). Sailors inspired Chanel to create flared trousers. One of her best known designs was her navy blue wool-jersey suit. “The jacket had square shoulders and was lightly padded with patch pockets and sleeves that unbuttoned to reveal white cuffs”(p.41). The armhole was crucial and was tailored to create a close fit. She added a gold chain sewn into the hem of the jacket to make sure it hung well. Chanel added unique accessories such as a hat, a string of pearls and sling-back shoes. Coco Chanel changed women’s fashion from the corsets flared hemline skirts to a modern sophisticated style that still remains