She started opening hat stores (courtesy of her rich lovers) in Paris and eventually began making clothing. From there, things took off!
Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel was born on August 19, 1883.
Coco Chanel had one brother and several sisters. Her brother's name was Albert Chanel, and her sisters were Julia, Antoinette, and Gabrielle Chanel. Gabrielle, of course, is more famously known as Coco Chanel herself. The family had a significant influence on her early life and career.
Coco Chanel's real name is Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel.
Coco Chanel's birth name is Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel.
Gabrielle Chanel adopted the nickname "Coco" during her early career as a cabaret singer in the 1900s. The name is often thought to have originated from a song she used to perform, "Qui qu'a vu Coco," which contributed to her nickname. Over time, Coco Chanel became synonymous with her fashion brand and the iconic style she established.
Her nickname was Coco. Her real name is Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel.
She was 33 when she died. Her mom, Jeanne, died of exhaustion, overwork, and asthma but Coco Chanel died of natural causes in her hotel.
Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel
Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel
Yes, her full name is: "Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel".
The designer Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel had the nickname COCO in her early days of fashion
Chanel Founded by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel