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Coco Chanel
She was born in Saumur, France. She had two sisters ("Coco Chanel"). -
Moved to a convent
"At age of 17, she moved on to a convent in Moulins for two years, where she learned how to sew" ("Coco Chanel"). -
Career
"She was a cafe concert singer, using the nickname "Coco," in Moulins" ("CHANEL, Gabrielle 'Coco' 123) . -
Her shop
"She opened a shop in Paris at age 31" ("Coco Chanel"). -
Best designer
"She was recognized as the designer of the 1920s" ("CHANEL, Gabrielle 'Coco' " 125). -
First fragance
"...the first fragance named after the designer and was an instant success when it was launched in an art deco bottle..."("Coco Chanel"). -
Hired as a helper of film stars
"...She was hired by U.S. movie producer Samuel Goldwyn to dress his stable of film stars..." ("Coco Chanel"). -
During the German occupation
"...She met a German officer, Hans Gunther von Dincklage..."("Coco Chanel"). -
Her musical
"The Broadway musical Coco, starring Katharine Hepburn and based on Chanel's life, opened in New York City" ("Coco Chanel"). -
Death
"She died in Paris in her hotel room at RItz" ("Coco Chanel"). -
Citations
ARTICLE CITATION
“Coco Chanel.” Pop Culture Universe: Icons, Idols, Ideas. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 29 Nov. 2011.
BOOK CITATION
Taryn Benbow- Pfalzgraf, ed. Contemporary Fashion. 2nd ed. Farming Hills: St. James, 2002. Print -
1st symbol and citations
We chose a beaver to symbolize Coco Chanel because it symbolizes energy, ambition, and productivity. She was a great worker and came with different ideas to create fashion. Her hard work and productivity made her one of the best fashion designers.
Web. 8 Dec. 2011. http://dreammoods.com/cgibin/dreamdictionarysearch.pl?method=exact&header=dreamsymbol&search=beaver.
PICTURE CITATION
Web. 8 Dec. 2011. http://www.showbiz411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/sm_beaver_beg1.jpg. -
2nd symbol and citations
We chose the color gold to symbolize Coco Chanel because gold symbolizes illumination, wisdom, wealth, and high quality. She created fashion using her wisdom and intelligence. She also gained wealth creating fragance products and transforming fashion.
Web. 8 Dec. 2011. http://www.color-wheel-pro.com/color-meaning.html.
PICTURE CITATION
Web. 8 Dec. 2011. http://static4.kilu.net/key/gold%20color%20html. -
Picture citations
Web. 7 Dec. 2011. http://www.stphilipsfinchley.org.uk/images/Convent%20Chapel.jpg. Web. 7 Dec. 2011. http://acelebrationofwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/coco-fall-from-grace.jpg. Web. 7 Dec. 2011. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2489/4096081080_72d87e6f0d.jpg. Web. 7 Dec. 2011. http://www.interment.net/column/uploaded_images/stained-glass-tombstone-704138.jpg. Web. 7 Dec. 2011. http://acelebrationofwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/COCO-chanelfacts-61.jpg. -
Picture citations
Web. 7 Dec. 2011. http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/04/22/dd_coco2202.jpg. Web. 7 Dec. 2011. http://www.nt2099.com/J-ENT/blu-ray/cocoigor-c.jpg. Web. 7 Dec. 2011. http://www.fashionencyclopedia.com/images/sjcf_01_img0073.jpg. Web. 7 Dec. 2011. http://www.cocochanelperfume.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Coco-Chanel-Perfume.jpg. Web. 7 Dec. 2011. http://www.logoi.com/pastimages/img/coco_chanel_3.jpg.
