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Coco Chanel

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  • Birth of Coco Chanel

    Birth of Coco Chanel
    She was born as Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel in Southern France

  • First learned to sew in Moulins

    First learned to sew in Moulins
    She was taught by nuns in a convent orphanage how to sew. She was 17 years old at the time.

  • Opens first shop in Paris

    Opens first shop in Paris
    She opened her first millinery shop with the help of Arthur Chapel. She sold hats which were a huge success.

  • Opened first Fashion boutique in Deauville.

    Opened first Fashion boutique in Deauville.
    Chanel opened her first Boutique where she began changing the status quo. She sold tailor-made womenswear that gained support internationally.

  • Chanel No.5 Launched

    Chanel No.5 Launched
    Thus was Chanel's first perfume. The scent was the first to have the direct name of a designer and helped spread her name and made her a millionaire.

  • The release of the "Little Black Dress"

    The release of the "Little Black Dress"
    Chanel's "little black dress" was featured in Vogue Magazine. This dress was a signature piece in redefining women.

  • Chanel dies

    Chanel dies
    Chanel was found dead in her apartment in Paris.