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Chanel coco brown biography
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Coco Chanel
(1883-1971)
Who Was Coco Chanel?
Fashion designer Coco Chanel is famous for her timeless designs, trademark suits and little black dresses.
In the 1920s, she launched her first perfume and eventually introduced the Chanel suit and the little black dress, with an emphasis on making clothes that were more comfortable for women. She herself became a much revered style icon known for her simple yet sophisticated outfits paired with great accessories, such as several strands of pearls.
Early Life
Chanel was born Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel on August 19, 1883, in Saumur, France.
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Her early years were anything but glamorous. At age 12, after her mother’s death, Chanel was put in an orphanage by her father, who worked as a peddler.
Chanel was raised by nuns who taught her how to sew — a skill that would lead to her life’s work.
Her nickname came from another occupation entirely. During her brief career as a singer, Chanel performed in clubs in Vichy and Moulins where she