Monday, May 30, 2011

Hello There


Some facts you should know before we start:

- Paris fashion house Chanel was founded by Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel in 1910.

- The little black dress and Chanel No. 5 made Chanel very famous . Chanel No. 5 was introduced in 1921. It was called No. 5 because the perfumeur Ernest Beaux gave Coco Chanel 5 samples and she preffered No. 5.


- In year 1924, Chanel introduced her first costume jewellery.

- in 1957, Chanel’s spring collection received the Fashion Oscar.

- Coco Chanel died in 1971 when she was eighty- seven years old.


 Photos: Runway to Retail, Elle

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