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Coco Chanel

  • Gabrielle Chanel is Born

    Gabrielle Chanel is Born
    Born in Saumur, France
  • First Shop Opened

    First Shop Opened
    First shop opened in Paris, with a new line of hats called "Chanel Modes" along with a simple but elegant dress that becomes famous throughout Paris.
  • First Couture House in France

    First Couture House in France
    Through her several boutiques opening, Chanel's success becomes established with the opening of her couture house.
  • Chanel N 5

    Chanel N 5
    Chanel's legendary fragrance is created and is still popular and known till this day.
  • Chanel's Makeup Line

    Chanel's Makeup Line
    Chanel creates her first line of makeup and beauty products.
  • Hollywood

    Hollywood
    Chanel creates clothing for the stars of Hollywood.
  • World War 2

    World War 2
    The war caused a number of Coco Chanel's boutiques to close down, although it negatively her industry,her products remained in style and requested.
  • The Return

    The Return
    Chanel makes a comeback with a new couture house and a second fashion revolution.
  • The 2.55 Bag

    The 2.55 Bag
    The iconic black leather and gold details and chain is released.
  • Celebrities wearing Chanel

    Celebrities wearing Chanel
    Famous and known people represent Chanel and her clothing. Celebrities such as Jackie Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor.
  • The End of Chanel

    The End of Chanel
    Coco Chanel's legacy will continue as her collection still prospers to this day.