Gabrielle Chanel (also known as Coco Chanel) had little idea that the House of Chanel she established in the early 1900s would one day be touted as a phenomenal success in the world of fashion and haute couture. The brand Chanel stands out for its rich history, its timeless beauty, its effortless sophistication and its luxurious simplicity. From a life of poverty and hardship, Coco Chanel propelled herself into a powerful fashion designer of her own making and became the most stylish and sophisticated fashion icon of her era.
Liberating, Empowering, Enchanting, Alluring
The House of Chanel was born in the heart of the Victorian Era. From millinery shops to a high fashion brand, Coco Chanel had an extraordinary journey. Having learned the trade of a seamstress at an early age, Chanel began designing hats initially and then went on to expand, designing clothes, launching the Chanel no.5 perfume, her signature cardigan jacket and the little black dress. Soon to follow were the pea jackets, bell-bottoms for women, costume jewelry and the now world renowned Chanel bag.
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This was the legendary 2.55 and just a beginning in the endless list of famous bags from the House of Chanel since then. Worth a mention here is the classy but functional Chanel Tote bag available today. Made from high quality grained calfskin, this tote bag is a must in most women's wardrobe. It goes with almost all chic outfits and comes in handy when you are out there shopping.
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