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The birth of Chanel
Born in Saumur in August 1883, spending most of her childhood in the austere land of Auvergne. She was a child of poverty and infidelity. With a sickly mother and a itinerant peddler as a father. -
Chanel's family
When Chanel's mother died of tuberculosis, she was rejected by all other family members.Her father abandoned her and her two sisters and was put in an orphanage.After that she never saw her father again and was miserable in the orphanage. -
Chanel's singing career
After her childhood scarred of poverty, Chanel wanted to heal through money but didn't want to marry into money. She had dreams of fortune and in evenings she performed in a popular Moulins cabaret. Even after the many voice lessons, her voice just wasn't good enough, so she seemed a shopgirl or seamstress would be best for her until she met Etienne Balsan. -
Hats
She created hats that attracted a bit of attention. Instead of them being heavily feathered or flowered of great height. She used smaller,less complex frames with only a small amount of blossoms or plumes. And overall the famous cocottes were struck by the simple approach. -
Capel and Chanel
When Arthur Capel and Chanel went riding, she borrowed his clothes. After seeing how much she liked the clothes he took her to his tailor. when she said she wasn't pretty he complimented her on being original and supported her on pursue her dreams. -
Capel's death
First her father's disappearance then Capel's death. she lost the most important man in her life, but she stayed confident in herself. She remembered that he told her to always remember she was a woman. -
Chanel's inspiration
Chanel was inspired by a young women that refused to marry a man her family approved of. How she was rebellious and had her own rules.The girl ended up becoming a successful interior decorator and proved others wrong. -
The New Corporation
After the launch of the fragrance pierre Wertheirmer became a partner with Chanel. With Chanel, Pierre, and Bader they formed a new corporation. -
The great Jewels
Chanel created costume jewelry for everyday wear. The necklace combined two rows of pearls. And two rows of rhinestones and a smaller strand of pearls -
Chanel's new collection
With self confidence Chanel launched a new collection. there were international buyers and press pushed into the showroom on Rue Cambon. there were people From the magazine editors of Vogue, Elle, and Marie Claire. -
Chanel's Death
At the age of 87 on January 10th 1971, in Chanel's apartment at the Ritz Hotel. Gabrielle Chanel died peacefully with no sign of recent illness. -
Chanel's death
At the age of 87 on January 10th in her apartment of the Ritz hotel. Her death came peacefully with no sign of bad health from recent days. -
Extra
- In 1965, Chanel posed for vogue wearing one of her hallmark dresses. 2.Suzy Parker was one of Chanel's favorite models in vogue 3.The white ruff collar and black velvet jacket reminded Chanel of her days as a young girl in a convent.
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Importance
Coco Chanel is important because she was a hard working women that came from almost nothing and living in poverty. That pushed herself to become a successful business women. She has made an impact on many people and has been an amazing role model for many other women
