coco chanel

Mar 13, 2010

French Toast

Coco Chanel Suite – Hôtel Ritz Paris:

As many already know, Coco Chanel lived at the Ritz hotel in Paris for a great portion of her life.  It began in 1934.  She maintained a residence there until her death in 1971. {read more}

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Jan 31, 2010

Coco Chanel 1963

Ladies Home Journal, October:

As a Chanel fan for as long as I can remember, I added a special piece to my collection a few years ago.  It was a Ladies Home Journal from October of 1963.  And one of the headlines on the front cover read: Behind the Scenes with the Fabulous Coco Chanel. {read more}

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Nov 24, 2009

Fashion Icon: Chanel

From Coco to Karl:

From the very first time my eyes rested upon the interlocking C’s, I was hooked.  My first crush was on the classic Chanel 2.55 bag.  Introduced by Coco Chanel in Feb, 1955 (2.55) it went on to become one of the most iconic bags in fashion history. {read more}

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Sep 3, 2009

Chanel: Inside her Apartment

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. {read more}

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Aug 19, 2009

Coco Chanel’s Influence

Waiting for the Movie:

Coco Chanel’s influence can found in each season’s “new” trends.  Coco herself popularized many of the looks we covet each year. {read more}

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Aug 9, 2009

Women we Love: Chanel

Just as relevant today as she was over 50 years ago.

Styles may come and go, but some designers are timeless.  Arguably the most classic and timeless designer is Coco Chanel. {read more}

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