Coco Chanel By Giavanna Smith Aug 19, 1883 Date of Birth Nov 11, 1907 Chanel meets her Inspiration Etienne Balsan Dec 13, 1909 She started designing for wealthy friends May 6, 1910 Boy Capel helps her open her first shop Chanel Modes Mar 11, 1920 She woke up Famous May 5, 1921 Perfume Chanel No. 5 was announced Sep 1, 1939 The start of WWII Caused her to close her shops Jan 10, 1971 Date of Death
