Beyond the world of fashion
Coco Chanel’s life story may be viewed as a captivating journey, starting from her early life as a de facto orphan to eventually becoming one of the most talented and renowned names in the fashion industry. Her extraordinary life as a style icon is laced with myth and hearsay, adding to the intrigue surrounding her remarkable achievements. Nevertheless, beyond the fascinating façade, Coco empowered women beyond fashion choices by inspiring them to imagine their potential.
An innate gift for enchanting the world
Coco was a champion for women long before she became a designer, and she could not have anticipated one day being such an influential person in the fashion industry. However, she was confident in her groundbreaking ideas and was determined to demonstrate that women could accomplish anything in life, from whatever background they might have come. Further, Coco was well-connected as an elegant socialite and demonstrated a natural talent for captivating audiences with her unique blend of impeccable style and sophisticated charm.
The beginning of the esteemed fashion house – Chanel
Chanel briefly worked as a shopgirl and even pursued a career as a café singer for a few years. Then in 1913, she had a significant breakthrough when she opened a small millinery shop in Deauville, France. Alongside her millinery creations, she also sold basic sportswear, including jersey sweaters. In just five years, her innovative use of jersey fabric to create a “poor girl” look had caught the attention of influential wealthy women who were tired of the standard corseted styles. From then on, things developed quickly and dramatically. By the late 1920s, the Chanel industries employed over 2,000 skilled workers in the couture house, perfume laboratory, textile mill, and jewellery workshop. Valued at millions of dollars, Chanel’s empire was well on the way to revolutionising the fashion industry.
Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto
Chanel saw fashion as an essential aspect of a woman’s daily existence, nothing more. As a result, and unlike many of her contemporaries, she chose not to donate her unique designs to museums. Fortunately, her clients, friends, successive generations of curators, and the House of Chanel did not share the same opinion. They diligently gathered and safeguarded her creative works and personal histories for a future time when they could be used to highlight the significant contributions made by Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel in establishing her influential fashion empire. ‘Gabrielle Chanel Fashion Manifesto,’ which premiered in Paris in 2020, is now in London.. This, the first retrospective in the UK fully devoted to Gabrielle Chanel’s work, is based on the exhibition that was instituted by the Palais Galliera, Fashion Museum of the City of Paris.
Why is Chanel considered to be such a legendary brand?
Coco Chanel, the founder of Chanel, is responsible for many of the brand’s original and revolutionary designs and trends. The Chanel handbag has long been a hallmark of the company, although, in fact, it was not until 1955 that Coco Chanel chose to launch a bag that merged her feminine style with the practicalities of a soldier’s wartime knapsack. The quilted leather bag, the 2.55, became a classic that lives on in the Chanel Flap Bag – proof that even the most cutting-edge designs draw on and incorporate elements of the past.
Choose a preloved Chanel bag to complement your style
Buying and selling pre-owned designer handbags has become increasingly popular in recent years and the Chanel brand remains exceptionally popular, attracting both A-listers and fashion enthusiasts who very much want to own one of the French fashion label’s iconic handbags. One of the significant advantages of purchasing a pre-loved bag is the ability to afford an item of higher quality than you would get if buying new. Luxury goods typically boast superior materials compared to ordinary brands and exhibit impeccable attention to detail. As a bonus, you’ll also find styles that are rare or no longer sold, so there’s less chance you’ll run into someone having the same Chanel bag as you.
