{"id":4608,"date":"2023-09-19T09:30:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T09:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frontrowedit.co.uk\/?p=4608"},"modified":"2023-09-26T09:03:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T09:03:37","slug":"10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-coco-chanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frontrowedit.co.uk\/10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-coco-chanel\/","title":{"rendered":"10 FACTS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT COCO CHANEL"},"content":{"rendered":"
Undoubtedly, Coco Chanel reigns supreme in the world of fashion. Since the early 1900s, her iconic creations, ranging from costume jewellery and little black dresses to women’s suits, have graced the wardrobes of both women and men alike. Notably, her fragrance, Chanel No.5, stands as one of the best-selling perfumes in history. Yet, amidst the allure of her designs, the enigmatic persona of Chanel herself remains shrouded in mystery. Beyond the elegance of her fashion empire lies a life marked by the unexpected and the tumultuous. Coco Chanel’s journey, from a challenging childhood to a complex love life, unveils ten lesser-known facts about this celebrated fashion luminary. <\/span><\/p>\n With the exhibition of Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto<\/a> currently showcasing at the V&A, we delve into the alluring history with ten surprising facts. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n 1). As elegant and eccentric \u201cCoco Chanel\u201d sounds, the fashion designer\u2019s real name is actually Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n 2). Before she was Coco, Chanel had a life that was far from glamorous. After her mother died from tuberculosis, her father put young Coco in an orphanage. Nuns taught her how to sew, a skill which would lead her to future work<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n 3). Gabrielle donned the name \u201cCoco\u201d when she performed in clubs as a singer. She has said herself that \u201cCoco\u201d was a shortened version of \u201ccocotte\u201d \u2014 the French word for \u201ckept woman.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n 4). Chanel emerged in the fashion world as a hat maker, not a couture designer. Her first millinery business was opened on Paris\u2019 Rue Cambon in 1910.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n 5). Chanel No.5, launched in the 1920s, was the first perfume to feature a designer\u2019s name. Advertised by Marilyn Monroe, the fragrance is one of the best selling perfumes of all time.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n 6). Chanel\u2019s favorite number was five \u2014 who would have guessed? Chanel No. 5 was released on the fifth of May, the fifth month of the year for good luck.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n 7). In 1925, Chanel introduced one of her most popular designs \u2014 the Chanel suit. A combination of the collarless jacket and snug skirt, the suit was inspired by men\u2019s wear, highlighting comfort and elegance.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n 8). Chanel was also the creator of the LBD, aka the Little Black Dress. Though the colour black was initially related to mourning and death, Chanel revolutionised the hue and showed the world how chic and flattering black was for evening wear.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n 9). In the early 1920s, Coco Chanel ignited a jewelry trend. Combining large fake pearls with glittering gemstones, she introduced the concept of donning piles of costume jewellery against minimalist clothing backdrop.<\/span><\/p>\n