Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (1883–1971) and the House of Chanel, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (1883–1971) and the House of Chanel, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (1883–1971) and the House of Chanel, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

House of Chanel, Evening dress, French

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Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (1883–1971) and the House of Chanel, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Coco Chanel (born Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel) opened a millinery shop in 1909, featuring refined hats whose simple design contrasted with the overwrought style of the time and presaged modern high fashion. Beginning in 1914, Chanel designed a line of clothingusually in black, gray, and…

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (1883–1971) and the House of Chanel, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (1883–1971) and the House of Chanel, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (1883–1971) and the House of Chanel, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (1883–1971) and the House of Chanel, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (1883–1971) and the House of Chanel, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (1883–1971) and the House of Chanel, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (1883–1971) and the House of Chanel, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (1883–1971) and the House of Chanel, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

House of Chanel, Suit, French