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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 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 • 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
Well known for.. • First woman's suit • Chanel’s “little black dress” • Tweed jackets and skirts • Gold chain hand bags • Collarless Jackets • Quilted leather
Caring on her Legacy • Coco passes away in 1971 • Karl Lagerfeld takes over in 1983
Spring 2006 • Classic tweed • Linked cc logo • Chain embellished handbags • Art Deco Designs
Fall 2006 • Blues, Ivory and White • 60’s boots • Jeweled accessories • Ruffled chiffon
Spring 2007 • Up tempo and bouncy • Leggy Show Girl • Gold stacked pieces
Fall 2007 • Parisian • Cold weather • College girl • Geometric shapes
Spring 2008 • Fifties Americana • Transparency • Denim
Fall 2008 • Fragile • Timeless classics • High necklines • Peplum styled jackets
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.