PRESENTATION OUTLINE
My name is Gabrille Chanel, aka Coco Chanel. I was born on August 19, 1883 in Saumur, France where I was raised in an orphanage.
I opened my first clothing shop in 1910 and launched my first perfume in 1921.
I am famous for my timeless designs, trademark suits, and so much more.
I made trousers for women which were for men at the time.
I started the trend of "Suntanning"
I also made jersey's for women which were also for men at the time.
I launched one of the world's first branded perfumes.
I also started the trend of costume jewelry which is making jewelry with inexpensive materials.
One design that I made that changed the whole fashion industry was the Little Black Dress.
And last, but not least, I also designed the Chanel Suit.
Fashion in the early 1900's.
I was the face of the whole fashion industry. My goal in life was for women to have comfortable clothing.
Since I never married or had kids, I passed down my legacy to Karl Lagerfeld, a fashion designer, who now runs Chanel and Fendi.
"I don't do fashion, I am fashion."
Why was Coco Chanel given the nickname "Coco"?
How did the trend of "suntanning" begin?