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Woman's Suit: Jacket and Skirt Designed by Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel, French, 1883 - 1971. Label Chanel, Paris, founded 1910.

In Vogue on Coco Chanel, acclaimed fashion writer and commentator Bronwyn Cosgrave traces the story of Coco Chanel's iconic designs and glamorous, racy life. Featuring original illustrations and images from celebrated photographers, such as Cecil Beaton, the book provides a completely fresh look at...

This is Part 4 of a series of five posts in which I'll recommend variations on a classic. Today it's Chanel No. 5. The idea is to explore perfumes which feel like modern-day versions of Chanel No 5, or perfumes with similarities. (In Part 1 I explored Shalimar, in Part 2, Joy, Part 3 was Femme, and in the next post I'll explore Chanel No. 19. Chanel No. 5, of all perfumes, needs little introduction. The name was chosen simply because it was number 5 in a series of test batches. Gabrielle…

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“Scheherazade is easy; a little black dress is difficult.” ~Coco Chanel Some years ago, my sister and I were talking about the LBD and our younger brother overheard. “What is an L…

Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and remove one accessory. CC ------------Because less is more and we tend to dominate with too much. Simple is classy. Let the accessory piece speak for itself and not have to compete with a bunch of other stuff.

Her MOST famous black dress .

Chanel. What can I say?? A lot, per usual. I’m in love with the ideas and visions of this fashion icon. Let’s just start with her full name: Gabrielle “Coco” Bonheur Chanel…

Women owe much of our fashion style to the clothes, shoes, bags, accessories and perfumes created through the work of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel...