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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 did Coco Chanel succeed in?
Coco Chanel succeeded in business. She built a fashion empire under the Chanel brand. Chanel clothing, makeup, and perfume are still being made to this day.
What does the name Chanel mean?
it means that you are a cool.
(different person)
As much as that person is right I'll give a more dictionary answer and this is my name.
Chanel \ch(a)-nel\ as a girl's name is pronounced sha-NELL. It is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Chanel is "pipe". From a French occupational name and surname for pipe fitters and manufacturers. Contemporary usage may be due to the influence of the legendary fashion designer Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel (1883-1971), and a number of famous perfumes. Also the name of a 14th-century French missionary saint.
Why did Coco Chanel work as a singer?
This may have been a part-time job. she is best known as a perfumer manufacturer and fashion designer, the house of Chanel still exists and currently uses a back to back CC trademark that, to me , suggests something (American Western).
How do you tell if a Chanel scarf is real?
if your questioning it, its more than likely not real? lol.
She was famous for her short brown hair which she wore in a bob. A very petite lady who was very slim, like the clothes she created.
What year did Coco Chanel design the little black dress?
Coco Chanel made the little black dress in 1926.
What is coco chanels most famous piece?
Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel was a famous and influential French fashion designer, many of her creations remain as fashion staples in our days. Among her most important creations are the 2.55 quilted bag, the little black dress and the fake pearls, the two tone designs and the tweed suit.
What school did Coco Chanel go to?
Coco Chanel attended a convent school that was run by nuns. She attended one in Aubazine and one in Moulins.
Did Coco Chanel have any children if so who are they?
Chanel never had children. She never married, either.
Chanel had two children that were kept a secret due to who their father was. She did not give them his last name.
No. She had a Boy Friend who made her first shop for her.
Where did Coco Chanel grow up?
Coco Chanel grew up in Saumur, France. In 1895 when she was 12 her mother died and her father left. She, her two sisters, and three brothers were sent to an orphanage.
Is Coco Chanel known in Australia?
Coco Chanel is one of the most famous designers in the world and is a household name everywhere, so indeed she is known in Australia.
How did Coco Chanel get the nickname coco?
She used to go to a cafe called "La Rotonde", one night she decided to get up in front of everyone and sing. She sang a song about a little girl who lost her dog "Coco", and the whole crowd chanted "Coco", as she sang, giving her the nickname of Coco.
How did coco chanel's father die?
There is no way to know how Coco Chanel's father died. A myth was started by Coco herself that he sailed to America after her mother died, however the truth is that he left his children in a convent (daughters) or to a farm (sons). After this he never got in touch with any of them again.
Who were Coco Chanel's parents?
Albert and Jeanne Chanel- Albert was a traveling salesmen Jeanne was just a mom
How many people were in Coco Chanel family?
There were 5 kids including Gabrielle (Coco) (2 younger sisters, 1 younger brother, and 1 older brother)... and her 2 parents. Unfortuntley her mom of tuberculosis died when she was 12.
Who was Coco Chanel in 1950's?
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is a famous french fashion desiner, who by the 1950's had intruduced "the little black dress" and several handbags. To this day her number one fregerance in chanel no. 5. She added gold chains to her handbags in the 1950's she called it the 2/55 bag.
