Video Footage from inside 31 rue Cambon:
Shown virtually the same as when she left it, Coco Chanel’s apartment provides many clues as to what inspired this fashion legend. 
Because she was such a private person, Chanel was always a bit of a mystery. Perhaps that is why we remain so fascinated with her even after all these years.
In the following video we get to tour the apartment Coco used for entertaining. In typical Chanel eccentricity, she never actually lived there. She slept at the Ritz every night.
Some of Chanel’s inspirations seen in the video:
- Camellias
- Lions (she was a Leo)
- Ornate mirror (which inspired top of the Chanel No. 5 bottle)
- Tan suede couch (tan being one of her favorite colors)
- Hidden “5″ and “CC” in the crystal chandelier
- Quilted pillows
There’s even the hint of Chanel No. 5 still lingering in the air.
A must see for Chanel lovers. Enjoy!
I love your French theme. Thanks for sharing the video… amazing!
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Oh wow! That was cool!
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great to see inside of a FASHION ICON’S home! thanks for that
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Wow…that was so cool. I adore Coco! She was so ahead of her time.
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Did anyone see when Rachel Zoe went to her apartment on her show?? Sooooooooo jealous! She got to sit on the couch and wear her glasses!!
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Hi Lizzie-
I saw it too. How much do I want to be Rachel Zoe some days!!!
CC’s apartment, Chanel runway show in Paris, a fabulous wardrobe.
One word: Ahmazing! (I die.)
-Piper
wow, insane video!!! love the couch
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This was a great post. Coco Chanel was so chic, classic and GlAMorous. I’m definitely inspired by her.
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I loved this post. Thanks so much for writing it. Coco Chanel
was a forward thinker and a woman unafraid to be herself. She
truly personified and defined the modern woman. She will
forever be a fashion icon.
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❤ oddFrogg–Thank you for your kind words. And I am in complete
agreement about Chanel. She was ahead of her time and will
always be synonymous with fashion.
XO Piper
Amazing – it’s great to see how a true visionary chooses to live and decorate – what a treasure to see!
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That apartment is fantastic! All the treasures that must be i there! Thanks for sharing!
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This apartment is a treasure of memories and beautiful items.
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The video was amazing…i watched it 3 times. I collect old perfume bottles and
love the old large Chanel Bottles…but then again who wouldn’t …Thank you for
sharing!
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Wow – this video was so neat! I’ve always been inspired by Coco Chanel, and to see a “behind the scenes” of her apartment was really cool.
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MAD HATTER I enjoyed seeing Coco Chanel’s Apartment. She was ana
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How interesting! I love that they kept her apartment just as it
was, and the chandelier that hid the number 5 & the CCs.
Beautiful living surely filled with HAPPINESS.
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Love the video! it brings me Happiness to see such beautiful things1
I love the chandelier!!
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I really enjoyed the video!! I would be filled with HAPPINESS if I had a chance to visit CC’s
amazingly beautiful apartment. Lucky girl!
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