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Gabrielle (“Coco”) Chanel
Gabrielle (“Coco”) Chanel The French couturier and fashion designer Gabrielle (“Coco”) Chanel, c. 1960.

Coco Chanel

French designer
Also known as: Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel
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Coco Chanel (born August 19, 1883, Saumur, France—died January 10, 1971, Paris) was a French fashion designer who ruled Parisian haute couture for almost six decades. Her elegantly casual designs inspired women to abandon the complicated, uncomfortable clothes that were prevalent in early 20th-century dress, including petticoats and corsets. Among her now-classic innovations were the Chanel suit, the quilted purse, costume jewelry, and the “little black dress.” She was also known for the iconic perfume...

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