Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel (1883—1971) was a French fashion designer and businesswoman. She is widely celebrated for her work to promote women's individuality through crafting dashing silhouettes that exude simplicity, modernism, sophistication and excellent elegance.
She marked her fashion career in 1910 when he began crafting and selling hats, however in 1913—she updated her business to offer sumptuous clothing items for women.
Coco Chanel perceived corseted silhouettes as irrelevant to women and therefore she stuck to the idea of making comfortable and separate pieces featuring neutral color palettes.
Coco Chanel's work involved borrowing fashionable elements of menswear, avant-garde English tailoring, chic sporty trousers, classic tweed blazers to reimagine classic style for glamourous women. The signature accessories that even Coco Chanel wore include Baroque-inspired costume jewelry and faux pearls featuring sparkling circle-like details joined together to adorn a neck, ear and finger. They are symbols of luxury and timeless modernism. Other graceful accessories that complete a Chanel-signature look include vibrant two-toned pumps and quilted chain-handle handbag.
Chanel proudly crafted a playful and comfortable bouclé wool skirt suit featuring a gold chain sewn into hem to add luxury and support weight. The tweed jacket featured four pockets patterned at the front, folded-back collars and a number of buttons which was paired with a tweed mini skirt to complete a witty ensemble.
Coco Chanel was a legendary fashion designer of the twentieth century whose designs spoke about sartorial authority. She blended together timeless, elegance, luxury and functionality to dress a gorgeous woman.
Chanel is one of the most luxury fashion brands in the world—already established as a multi-billion dollar business specializing in crafting and selling fashions for high-street women. Her legacy is still living in a contemporary society.