Research Paper On Coco Chanel

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“Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance” , a powerful quote by the most powerful women in twenties centuries fashion industry, a fashion designer and founder of puissant french couture brand “CHANEL”. What Coco Chanel did was not just created a classical luxury brand but changed definition and image of women’s fashion forever. Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel was born in August 19, 1883 in Saumur, France .Unfortunately, she was sent to orphanage after her mother died. Gabrielle got her famous stage name “Coco” during her short period work as a singer Opening her first shop in 1910 on Paris’s Rue Cambon, Coco Chanel start selling hats. A while later with financial help from her friends, she opened a boutique in Deauville

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