Timeline: Coco Chanel

Aug 22, 1883

Birth of Gabrielle Chanel

Chloe Chanel was born in Saumur, France

Period: Aug 22, 1883 to Jan 10, 1971

Why Coco Chanel is important

Coco Chanel impacted the fashion history majorly. She created watches, shoes, clothes, suits, dresses, and so much more. Many loved her work and how successful she was. She created a big impact in the fashion industry and still is known today.

1895

Her mom died

Coco Chanel's mom died when she was 12 years old. Her dad then left, so she was sent to a Catholic orphanage. At the orphanage she learned to sew.

1910

First store was open

Before Gabrielle opened a store she sang and changed her name to Coco Chanel. Her first store was opened in Rue 21 in Paris.

1913

Opens first boutique

She opened her first boutique in Deuville,France. She started off by selling a sportswear collection.

1918

Coco Chanel's second shop was created

Coco Chanel opened up a couture house in Paris.

1921

First Fragrance was created

Coco Chanel created the N.5. fragrance, and it became a huge success.

1924

First makeup line

Coco Chanel released lip colors and powder for her makeup line.

1932

Jewelry line released.

She released a jewelry line called "Bijox De Diamants" which she sold diamond jewelry.

1950

Releases new collections

In 1955 she released the "2.55 bag," which was a black leather handbag with a gold chain. In 1957 she released the "Two-Tone Shoes" which were beige heels with a black top.

Jan 10, 1971

Coco Chanel’s death

She died at the age of 87 in the Ritz Hotel located in Paris.

Nov 14, 2017

Interesting Facts!

1.Her first perfume was one of the first to mix natural and artificial scents.
2.Her mother died from tuberculosis.
3. She introduced the idea of using jersey fabric for clothing.

Nov 15, 2017