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Chanel opens her first shop at 21 Rue Cambon in Paris, creating hats under the name "Chanel Modes"
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Chanel opens her first couture house in Biarritz, France. Only know the exact year. Month and date are unknown.
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Chanel presents its first makeu collection, featuring lip colors and face powders.
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At the personal request of Samuel Goldwyn, Gabrielle Chanel goes to Hollywood to create outfits for the leading stars of the silver screen.
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Gabrielle Chanel presents "Bijoux De Diamants", a dazzling exhibition of fine jewelry, staged in honor of the diamond in her private residence in Paris.
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In February of 1955, Chanel launches the iconic 2.55 quilted handbag, naming the style after the date of its creation.
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Chanel creates the legendary two-tone slingback shoe in beige and black.
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Mademoiselle Chanel dies on January 10th
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The house of chanel expands with the introduction of its first ready-to-wear collection and the worldwide distribution of its line of iconic accessories.
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Karl Lagerfeld is appointed artistic director for Chanel Fashion, designer of all haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessory collections.
