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Chanel's First Shop
Chanel opens her first shop at 21 Rue Cambon in Paris, creating hats under the name "Chanel Modes" -
Chanel's first couture house
Chanel opens her first couture house in Biarritz, France. Only know the exact year. Month and date are unknown. -
First fragrance Chanel No. 5
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Creation of the first Line of makeup
Chanel presents its first makeu collection, featuring lip colors and face powders. -
Chanel with Hollywood
At the personal request of Samuel Goldwyn, Gabrielle Chanel goes to Hollywood to create outfits for the leading stars of the silver screen. -
Exhibition of fine jewelry
Gabrielle Chanel presents "Bijoux De Diamants", a dazzling exhibition of fine jewelry, staged in honor of the diamond in her private residence in Paris. -
First handbag Chanel 2.55
In February of 1955, Chanel launches the iconic 2.55 quilted handbag, naming the style after the date of its creation. -
Two-tone shoes
Chanel creates the legendary two-tone slingback shoe in beige and black. -
Chanel died
Mademoiselle Chanel dies on January 10th -
Creation of Ready-To-Wear
The house of chanel expands with the introduction of its first ready-to-wear collection and the worldwide distribution of its line of iconic accessories. -
Karl Lagerfeld Take Over
Karl Lagerfeld is appointed artistic director for Chanel Fashion, designer of all haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessory collections.
