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Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. Cassandra Medina Fashion Industry 100 4/12/2013. Coco’s Background. Born in Saumur, in the Loire valley of France in 1883 Grew up in poverty Opened her first shop France in 1913 She started with designing hats. Chanel’s Influences.

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Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel

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  1. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel Cassandra Medina Fashion Industry 100 4/12/2013

  2. Coco’s Background • Born in Saumur, in the Loire valley of France in 1883 • Grew up in poverty • Opened her first shop France in 1913 • She started with designing hats

  3. Chanel’s Influences • Men’s wear was a huge influence in her designs • Jersey Fabrics • World War 1 • Her art collection • Theatrical influence • Her favorite colors Beige, Black and White Theater suit, 1938

  4. Well known for.. • First woman's suit • Chanel’s “little black dress” • Tweed jackets and skirts • Gold chain hand bags • Collarless Jackets • Quilted leather

  5. Caring on her Legacy • Coco passes away in 1971 • Karl Lagerfeld takes over in 1983

  6. Spring 2006 • Classic tweed • Linked cc logo • Chain embellished handbags • Art Deco Designs

  7. Fall 2006 • Blues, Ivory and White • 60’s boots • Jeweled accessories • Ruffled chiffon

  8. Spring 2007 • Up tempo and bouncy • Leggy Show Girl • Gold stacked pieces

  9. Fall 2007 • Parisian • Cold weather • College girl • Geometric shapes

  10. Spring 2008 • Fifties Americana • Transparency • Denim

  11. Fall 2008 • Fragile • Timeless classics • High necklines • Peplum styled jackets

  12. References • Krick, Jessa. "Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (1883–1971) and the House of Chanel". In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/chnl/hd_chnl.htm (October 2004) • Mower,Sarah. Designer Directory. Web. http://www.style.com/fashionshows/designerdirectory/CHANEL/seasons/ March 5,2013.

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