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Coco Chanel
Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel (1883 - 1971), iconic French fashion designer, pictured by her car in fashionable Biarritz. Date: 1928

Gabrielle Coco Chanel
A camera study of Gabrielle Bonheur, Coco Chanel (1883 -1971). Date: 1929

GABRIELLE COCO CHANEL (1883-1971). French fashion designer. Photographed on the beach in Etretat, Normandy, early 20th century. In the background is the cliff, Falaise d Amont

Chanel Skater 1929
A chic skater is dressed for it by Chanel

Coco Chanel in her own designs
Coco Chanel in the garden of her hotel in the Faubourg St. Honore in a cardigan suit made with a sleeveless jumper of her own design. Date: 1929

Tatler cover - Gabrielle Chanel & Alain Gerbault
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a snapshot taken at Eaton Hall, Cheshire seat of the Duke of Westminster, where Alain Gerbault, captain of the Firecrest and French lawn tennis star, was staying

GABRIELLE COCO CHANEL (1883-1971). French fashion designer. Photograph, c1920

Millionaire Throws Cash
An American millionaire, Mr Chanel, wins at the casino - then throws his winnings from the window to passers-by

Venice Panorama. Panoramic image of Venice, Italy during sunrise

Molyneux / Chanel models
A presentation of the latest evening fashion by Chanel (two on the left) and Molyneux (right). The three lovely ladies are members of the British high society

Ernest Beaux (1881-1961), 1920s. Private Collection

Ignoring the danger
Tomas Härstedt

Frenchie in the bag
Sarah Manovski

Style Books
Martina

Simplicity Quote
Orara Studio

Classy & Fabulous Quote
Orara Studio

Be Yourself Quote
Orara Studio

Don't Be Like the Rest Quote
Orara Studio

Elegance Quote
Orara Studio

Fashion Fades Quote
Orara Studio

Head & Standards Quote
Orara Studio

She Wants Quote
Orara Studio

Countess de la Falaise, studio fashion portrait, by Chanel. Captioned, Innumerable frills adorn our evening gowns'. With description, The Countess de la Falaise

Stained glass window, Obazine Abbey, Aubazine, 12th century (photo)
3534212 Stained glass window, Obazine Abbey, Aubazine, 12th century (photo) by French School, (12th century); (add.info.: Cistercian monastery founded in about 1134 by Saint Stephen of Obazine)

Stained glass window, Obazine Abbey, Aubazine, 12th century (photo)
3534213 Stained glass window, Obazine Abbey, Aubazine, 12th century (photo) by French School, (12th century); Abbey Church of Aubazine

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Japan, Tokyo, Ginza, Golden facade of the Cartier Building with the Chanel Building on left and DeBeers curved facade reflected in black glass on Chuo-dori Avenue

Gabrielle Chanel & Baron Pantz on the French Riviera
Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel, French fashion designer, pictured with the splendidly named Baron Pantz, taking a moment from their tennis match on the French Riviera

Chanel tweed suit, 1929
A black and white tweed suit in Chanels inimitable manner, with fitted hips and pleated skirt. A narrow belt marks the waist line of the white gilet. Date: 1929

CHANEL ILLUSTRATION, 1926. Illustration from Vogue magazine of two robes designed by Coco Chanel, April 1926

Coco Chanel and Grand Duchess Marie of Russia
An impression of royal Russian exile, Grand Duchess Marie being given a tour of Mademoiselle Chanels salon in Paris in the early 1920s

WOMENs FASHION, 1926. A model wearing an outfit designed by Gabrielle Coco Chanel in 1926. Photographed in Chanels suite at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, 1973

Chanel suit, 1965
A suit in sooty black chenille, the jacket with three high buttons and a wrap across skirt. The blouse is of pintucked white satin with a floppy black satin bow and the jacket cuffs are slit high

Three phases of fashion, London, 1926
Three phases of fashion with a jumper suit, evening frock (by Chanel at Harvey Nicols) and a bathing dress (Debenham and Freebody s), London, 1926 Date: 1926

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove fashionable stripes 1933
Two models wearing stripy pullovers for Chanel. (top) Hand-knitted effect with neck-tie (bottom) Lightweight striped top also with neck-tie. Date: 1933

Parisian Tea Time frocks, 1927
Who wears what in the Bois - tea time time at the Chateau de Madrid with frocks from Chanel and Paquin 1927

Fashions in the Auteuil paddock, Paris, 1927 from Martial et Armand, Chanel, Patou and Worth Date: 1927

Three society models by Madame Yevonde, wearing pique organdie and crepe. They are Countess Bosdari (right) in a Molyneux model, Countess de la Falaise (far left) in a Chanel creation

Fashion-France-Chanel
A model presents a creation for Chanel during the 2017 Spring/Summer ready-to-wear collection fashion show on October 4, 2016 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / PATRICK KOVARIK

KEARSARGE & ALABAMA, 1864. The sinking of the C. S. S. Alabama by U. S. S
KEARSARGE & ALABAMA, 1864. The sinking of the C.S.S. Alabama by U.S.S. Kearsarge after the Civil War engagement off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1864

KEARSARGE & ALABAMA, 1864. The Civil War engagement between U. S. S. Kearsarge and C. S. S
KEARSARGE & ALABAMA, 1864. The Civil War engagement between U.S.S. Kearsarge and C.S.S. Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

CHANEL PLATE, 1975. Crystal glass plate engraved with scissors designed by Coco Chanel, made by Baccarat Crystal

Little canoe crossing a chanel at Morondava, Madagascar, Indian Ocean, Africa

Chanel Outdoor Jacket
Glamorous tall lady models her splendid new fur lined outdoor coat by Chanel. Her dog sits upon a chair and look suitably impressed too

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"Coco Chanel: The Iconic Fashion Pioneer of the 20th Century" Gabrielle Coco Chanel, a name synonymous with timeless elegance and revolutionary style, left an indelible mark on the world of fashion. Born in 1883, this French fashion designer defied societal norms and redefined what it meant to be chic. Photographed on the picturesque beach in Etretat, Normandy during the early 20th century, Gabrielle Coco Chanel exuded confidence against the backdrop of Falaise d'Amont cliff. Her vision for fashion was as bold as her surroundings. In 1929, she introduced the Chanel Skater dress that effortlessly combined comfort and sophistication - a true testament to her innovative spirit. With every design she created, Coco Chanel embodied grace and poise herself. Her influence extended beyond clothing; even Tatler magazine recognized her brilliance by featuring Gabrielle Chanel alongside Alain Gerbault on their cover. She had become a symbol of success and refinement. While some millionaires threw cash around frivolously, Gabrielle Coco Chanel remained focused on her craft. A photograph from around 1920 captures her dedication to perfectionism - always striving for excellence in every stitch. Ignoring any danger or obstacles that came her way, she fearlessly pursued her dreams. Just like Frenchie nestled comfortably in a bag by her side, Coco embraced life's adventures with unwavering determination. Style books were filled with pages dedicated to decoding Gabrielle's signature aesthetic - simplicity at its finest. Her designs spoke volumes without uttering a word; they whispered elegance into existence. As she once said herself: "Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance. " These words continue to resonate today as we admire how Coco Chanel revolutionized women's fashion forevermore.