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The founder and namesake of the Chanel brand, she was credited in the post-World War I era with popularising a sporty, casual chic as the feminine standard of style. She is the only fashion designer listed on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century. [3]
Thereafter, she followed Karl Lagerfeld to Chloé. Viard left Chloé with Lagerfeld in 1997, [7] returning to Chanel [8] studio [9] as director of the fashion design studio. [8] In 2000, she became director of Chanel’s creation studio, where she oversaw the haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories collections.
Chanel 'High Jewellery' was founded in November 1932. Chanel debuted 'Bijoux de Diamants' at her Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris mansion. [99] It was also the first high-end jewelry collection created by a fashion designer. [100] The 'Bijoux de Diamants' was inspired by celestial forms such as stars, comets, and the moon.
August 19, 1983: Coco Chanel was born on this day in 1883. Coco Chanel was the French designer who founded the fashion house, Chanel. She emerged as one of the most influential sportswear ...
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Designer and stylist Frances Patiky Stein, who helped define the fashions and accessories of Halston, Calvin Klein and Chanel during her long career, died Sunday in Paris. Services have not yet ...
She had overseen record sales for Chanel, reaching a reported $19.7 billion last year. Ready-to-wear sales reportedly increased 23% during her tenure. Viard was only the third creative director in Chanel’s over 100-year history, following Lagerfeld and legendary founder Chanel herself. Lupita Nyong’o named Chanel ambassador
In 1924, Coco Chanel made an agreement with the Wertheimers creating a corporate entity, "Parfums Chanel." Chanel believed that the time was opportune to extend the sale of her fragrance Chanel No. 5 to a wider customer base. Since its introduction it had been available only as an exclusive offering to an elite clientele in her boutique.