Coco Chanel
Coco Chanel was a trailblazing fashion designer who revolutionized women's fashion with her comfortable and elegant designs.
Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel
Fashion Designer
August 19, 1883
Leo
January 10, 1971
87
Saumur, France
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel was a highly influential couturier of the 20th century who transformed women’s fashion by promoting practical and comfortable clothing, such as the little black dress and the Chanel suit. Among her most renowned creations are the Chanel No. 5 perfume and the Chanel handbag. Chanel played a crucial role in women’s liberation through her innovative designs, including popularizing trousers as a staple in women’s wardrobes. She also pioneered the concept of haute couture and crafted timeless designs like the tweed suit and the iconic little black dress. Chanel’s enduring legacy has been maintained under the creative leadership of Karl Lagerfeld, who assumed control of the Chanel brand in 1983. A notable aspect of Coco Chanel’s impact on fashion was her introduction of a more relaxed and comfortable style for women in the early 20th century.