Timeline: Coco Chanel

Aug 19, 1883

Coco Chanel was born.

Chanel was born on August 19, 1883 in Saumur, France. (http://photovide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Newborn-15.jpg?32c461)

Jan 5, 1910

Coco Chanel opened her first shop.

Coco Chanel opened her first shop at Rue Cambon 21, Paris. (http://specialevents.com/site-files/specialevents.com/files/gallery_images/1a.jpg)

Period: Jan 5, 1914 to Jan 5, 1915

Coco Chanel brought a new style to the world.

Coco Chanel started producing, sweaters, pea jackets, calf-length pleated skirts. Chanel made these from cotton-knit fabric

Jan 5, 1920

Coco Chanel starterd to incorporate russian styles.

Within Coco Chanel's work a russian influenced appeared. Chanel started to include fur, ornaments and peasant blouses.

Jan 5, 1924

Coco Chanel started costume jewelry collection.

During this time Chanel gained the attention of the Werthelmer Brothers by starting her jewelry collection. With their attention caught Chanel founded her perfume company with the Werthelmar Brothers. (http://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Costume-Jewellery-e1378303150671.jpg)

Jan 5, 1926

Coco Chanel; "Little Black Dress"

Coco Chanel started the rave over the "little black dress." To this day you still see in magazines celebrities wearing black dresses very similar to Chanel's orginal ideas. (https://fashionstyleguru.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/the-little-black-dress2.jpg)

Period: Jan 5, 1926 to Jan 5, 1931

Coco Chanel started an "English" style clothing.

Cooc Chanel started her "English" Style Clothing. When Chanel was doing this, she started in collabaration with Fulco di Verdura regarding a jewelry collection.

Jan 5, 1931

Coco Chanel: "Unisex" Style

Coco Chanel started a "Unisex" trouser for women. This helped break the barrier of, strictlty womens clothing, and strictly mens clothing. (http://thedarkwoods.free.fr/free/1930-mode-sport.jpg)

Jan 7, 1954

Coco Chanel's has a comeback.

Coco Chanel ahs slowed down for a little bit. But, not for too long. She makes an amazing comeback with the tweed suit and two-toned pumps with an ankle strap. (http://www.libertykelly.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/chanel-linton-tweed.jpg)

Jan 7, 1957

Coco Chanel's created a bag.

Coco Chanel created/designed a over the shoulder bag. The bag was mad of quilted leather. (http://www.krishelmick.com/Clients/BS/chanel-255-bag-classic-quilted-flap-black.jpg)

Dec 10, 1957

Coco Chanel recieved an award of a lifetime.

Coco Chanel came to the United States of America once. During her time here in 1957 she recieved an award. (Neiman Marcus Award) It was awarded to Chanel in Dallas, Texas/

Jan 10, 1971

Coco Chanel passed away.

Coco Chanel on Jnaurary 10, 1971 in Paris, France. Her business was placed under teh artistic direction of Yvonne Dudel and Jean Cazaubon. (http://lorpheus.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tumblr_m7hidwBFyJ1r7dx5jo1_500.jpg)