Her first taste of clothing success came from a dress she fashioned out of an old jersey on a chilly day. In response to the many people who asked about where she got the dress, she offered to make one for them. “My fortune is built on that old jersey that I’d put on because it was cold in Deauville.” | Name: "Coco" Gabrielle Chanel Pronounced: "sha-nel" Art Movement: Fashion "Haute Couture" Born: 1883 in France. Died: 1971 Main medium: Textile, Fashion Artist Quote: "In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different." About the Artist: Chanel survived an impoverished childhood and strict convent education. Chanel opened her first shop in Paris in 1913. She herself became a much revered style icon known for her simple yet sophisticated outfits paired with great accessories, such as several strands of pearls. Chanel took great pride as a woman in designing for other women, and by 1919, at the age of thirty-two, she enjoyed huge success, with clients around the world. Soon after, she relocated her couture house in Paris to 31 rue Cambon, which remains the center of operations for the House of Chanel today. [Source] About the Artwork: Fashion designer Coco Chanel is famous for her timeless designs, trademark suits and little black dresses. She introduced the Chanel suit and the little black dress, with an emphasis on making clothes that were more comfortable for women. The international economic depression of the 1930s had a negative impact on Chanel's company, but it was the outbreak of World War II that led her to close her business. At the age of 70, in the early 1950s, Chanel made a triumphant return to the fashion world. She first received scathing reviews from critics, but her feminine and easy-fitting designs soon won over shoppers around the world. [Source] |
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