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Coco Chanel

Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel (1883 – 1971) was a pioneering French fashion designer who founded the famous fashion brand Chanel. She was an important figure in the 20th century fashion with her modernist philosophy, menswear-inspired fashion and pursuit for expensive simplicity.

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What was coco chanel's first job?

she was a nurse in world war 1

Chanel was trained as a seamstress in the orphanage where she spent the early part of her life. Chanel took a job as a seamstress when she left this orphanage - she also worked in the evenings as a chanteuse at various Parisian night clubs. Good thing that she met a benefactor at one of these clubs - her sewing was atrocious.

When did Coco Chanel make it big?

Mme Chanel became commercially viable in the early to mid-twenties, when the perfume was marketed in her name, before this, and deep inside, she was primarily thought of, and by herself- imaged- as a fashion designer.

What are Coco Chanel siblings names?

They were Julia, Alphonse, Antoinette, and Lucien. Gabrielle, later called Coco, was the second child born.

What is coco chanels really name?

Coco Chanels real name is Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel. She got the name Coco when she was a singer in clubs. She claimed this was a shortened version of coquette which is french for kept woman. hope this helped :) xxx

Where did Coco channel live?

She was born and raised in France

What did Coco Chanel design?

Bags, clothes, perfumes, shoes and make-up

Why is Chanel Coco famous?

Firstly, its Coco Chanel, have you never heard of chanel fashions???? its my fave shop , chanel, any way, coco chanel was a famous designer. she isn't anymore?is she still famous? Erm... Coco Chanel was famous for designing her "Little Black Dress" and introducing more comfortable, casual women's clothes and replaced the corset with comfort and casual elegance. I hope this helps, i think its better than the last answer, which I thought was a little offensive :)

How did chanel get the nickname coco?

She got the nick-name from her early adult-hood. She tried being a singer and actress, which didn't bring her much luck. She sung a song 'coco' and that's how her nick-name came about!

Origanal name- Gabriel.

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Coco chanel's favorite music?

pink Avril lavene with side order of beans
does anyone no the answer to this question lol

What did Coco Chanel like?

Coco Chanel was a tall, slim, pretty brunette she was a huge thing back then and is the pettiest gal ever

Click on the link at the bottom for a picture

Why was coco chanel famous?

Their a designer .... hang bags, necklaces, sunglasses.......

What were Coco chanel's contributions to the Fashion world?

She made it fashionable for women to not only look good but wear comfortable clothing they could work in. She was one of the first designers t make pant for women and brought a tan in style.

How did Coco Chanel's mom died?

Her mom died of a sickness or got very ill.We are not sure.

How did Coco Chanel achieve fame?

She designed the little black dress and the Chanel #5 perfume.

Why didn't Coco Chanel marry?

because coco had no interest in boys, she thought life would be better without any men.