There is no one on the planet that doesn’t know the name Coco Chanel
. Her fashion house began in the late 1800's .The term “ Haute Couture” was made famous by Coco Chanel. Her concept was to take what was traditional and make it casual elegance. Chanel is a label that is associated with the .wealthy and affluent.
The label really became famous in 1925 when they introduced their then considered sexy cardigan jacket. Which at that time changed the entire fashion industry and later became known as the “Coco Chanel Suite”.
In the early 1920s the company had their biggest success when they introduced into the market the fragrance Chanel No 5. The Chanel No. 5 is still a very popular fragrance today and warn by many famous women. The No. 5 logo is also used on many items on the line today, such as on outfits, accessories and handbags.
The effect Coco Chanel had on fashion can never be measured. Because her impact was so great. Coco Chanel after all of her successes, being very eccentric made the decision to move to Paris and live at the famous Hotel Ritz. The suite she resided in is now and will forever be known as the ”Coco Chanel Suite”
In the early1980's The House of Chanel was turned upside down with the arrival of Karl Lagerfeld. He took the ordinary and predictable designs of Chanel and made eye catching designs that are still relevant and popular today. He is also credited with launching the famous fragrance “Coco”. This fragrance was created to honor the late founder Coco Chanel.
Another famous item that has become very popular in the last few years is the quilted handbag. This is an elegant quilted leather bag with long straps made of leather and a gold metal. Since the inception of the first quilted bag many other handbags And accessories have been created. If you carry a Chanel Handbag you are considered a woman of elegance and grace.
Because of the success of the Chanel products, Chanel has opened many of their own boutiques around the world. Some of the key stores are in Beverly Hills, Palm Beach and Hong Kong. The name Chanel will always come to mind when one is discussing “Haute Couture”
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