Gabrielle Coco Chanel

Gabrielle Coco Chanel is undoubtedly one of the most famous designers from France. Despite being largely regarded as the most important designer of the twentieth century, Coco Chanel's influence extends far beyond fashion. Born into poverty, she rose fast through the fashion world to become the ultimate style symbol of the post-World War I era. Coco, a true pioneer, reinvented what a trendy woman should look like.

She was the first to use tailoring techniques formerly reserved for males to produce a more comfortable and utilitarian, yet elegant and feminine, standard of style. Some of her creations, such as the "little black dress," are still popular in French fashion today. Coco's influence extended beyond women's clothing to perfumes, accessories, and jewelry.

Coco Chanel designed her classic outfit for working women. Corsets, which were fashionable in the twentieth century, became loose, comfy, and simple to move in. It wasn't always easy to be a woman in the early 1900s. Coco Chanel chose to change this, and she began by abolishing the corset. She wished to encourage women to be themselves while still allowing them to live comfortably and freely. She encouraged and empowered women via her attire and accessories. The essence of the free woman can still be found in all of Chanel's vintage and current collections.

Born: 1883
Died: 1971
Nationality: French
Brand: Chanel