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Coco Chanel

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  • Birth of Coco Chanel

    Birth of Coco Chanel

    She was born as Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel in Southern France
  • First learned to sew in Moulins

    First learned to sew in Moulins

    She was taught by nuns in a convent orphanage how to sew. She was 17 years old at the time.
  • Opens first shop in Paris

    Opens first shop in Paris

    She opened her first millinery shop with the help of Arthur Chapel. She sold hats which were a huge success.
  • Opened first Fashion boutique in Deauville.

    Opened first Fashion boutique in Deauville.

    Chanel opened her first Boutique where she began changing the status quo. She sold tailor-made womenswear that gained support internationally.
  • Chanel No.5 Launched

    Chanel No.5 Launched

    Thus was Chanel's first perfume. The scent was the first to have the direct name of a designer and helped spread her name and made her a millionaire.
  • The release of the "Little Black Dress"

    The release of the "Little Black Dress"

    Chanel's "little black dress" was featured in Vogue Magazine. This dress was a signature piece in redefining women.
  • Chanel dies

    Chanel dies

    Chanel was found dead in her apartment in Paris.