1920s CHANEL

The history of the House of CHANEL in the 1920s

In 1921, a very clever designer and businesswoman created a scent that revolutionised the way women smell.  Getting on for 100 years later, Chanel No. 5 is still the world’s most iconic fragrance. Chanel was truly modern, ‘traversing the boundaries between lady and mistress’, as one commentator put it. She had plenty of ‘racy’ friends –

The 1920s: when Chanel changed everything - The Perfume Society

1920s CHANEL

Chanel Elevates the Humble Button - The New York Times

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Chanel evening gown 1927 1920s

House of Chanel, Evening dress, French

In the 1920s, American women were enthralled by the sophisticated designs that emerged from Europe. Europe, and in particular Paris, France, was the epicenter of all […]

The Madame of Fashion Visit American Coco Chanel

Quotations from Coco Chanel, legendary fashion designer and business leader.

Coco Chanel Quotes: On Fashion, Women, Life and More

Today I have something special for you – a silk 1920s evening gown from the House of Chanel. I photographed her today before she goes to her new home – a Sydney based collector who is s…

1920s Chanel – beaded silk gown – Circa Vintage Clothing

Dubbed the "Roaring Twenties" in Britain and America, the "Années folles" (Crazy Years) in France, and the "Golden Twenties" in Germany, the 1920s was a period of sustained economic growth and cultural exuberance that lasted

The Roaring Twenties Fashions: A 5-Minute Guide – 5-Minute History

The style icon created a well. style icon in 1926

Why Coco Chanel Created the Little Black Dress, Smart News

Clothes hound that I am — arf-arf — Women’s History Month takes my mind to Coco Chanel, the woman who made fashion history back in the 1920s. Chanel taught women how to live in their clothing rather than be constricted by it, a concept unknown at the time. Out with corsets and crinolines! On with […]

Coco Chanel Was My Idol Until I Realized Her Nazi Past – Kveller

My client acquired this in France many many years ago from a dealer. She was told at the time that is was an early Chanel acquired directly form the original owner. It does not have any labels but it does have the feel of piece Chanel was doing at the time. I am offering it at a price for the quality of the dress itself. If one could verify that it is indeed Chanel than the price is ridiculously low! The work is remarkable - a textured silk has been knife pleated and the over-stitched in horizontal rows from shoulder to the dropped waist. This creates a subtle checked pattern that is quite lovely. The skirt swings out from the lower hip into the pleat work and have beautiful movement. Each sleeve is left simple and straight with a hidden

1920s Chanel Attributed Silk Dress – Shrimpton Couture

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