“Fashion Fades, Only Style Remains……”
Said once, the most influential pioneer in Fashion of the 20th Century, who continues to spread a distinctive style across the world, Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, fondly known as’ Coco’ and respectfully, ‘Mademoiselle ‘ . And how rightly said was that? What had started as a small hobby of designing hats has grown into one of the most renowned and coveted brands in the world. Anything with those intertwined C’s creates a desirable aspiration in every woman and is first on the list of every buyer. This is what Coco Chanel has created, a style that had remained, remains, and will remain for ever.
The portrait of her smoking a cigarette in front of the mirror, in a black outfit festooned with her statement strands of classy pearls, is how the world thinks of her; she creates a deliberate air of mystery and attraction that is seducing in its own way, as his her style.
Born on the 19th of August in 1883, in Saumur, France, her rags-to riches life is so inspirational, movies and broadways have been made on it.
Her contributions to fashion is unforgettable, she reinvented fashion, making people realize that style comes not only from clothes, but also from the attitude. She changed the perception of sophistication, liberated women from the layers of lace and the clutches of the corsets, dressing them in clothes that are simple, comfortable yet revealingly elegant. She gave the world a sense of freedom and spirit that still continues as ‘Chanel’
The Little black dress (LBD) is by far the greatest invention that will eternally exist; it has been a wardrobe staple for decades now. Pearls were Coco’s indispensible jewelry item and Camellias, her favorite flowers were transformed into delicate signature accessories that are ‘So Chanel’.
She designed the beige sling backs with a black toe, also called the two toned shoes. They were quite a creation, not only did they look classy and chic, but they were so intelligently and practically designed to hide stains on the front of the shoe. These shoes have been numerously rejuvenated by current chief designer Karl Lagerfeld.
Coco firmly believed that “Parfums is utmost important”. In 1921 she created a scent for a woman that smells like a woman and called it No.5 (as 5 happened to be her lucky number), with mystical notes of Ylang-Ylang and Neroli, with sweet Grasse Jasmine and May Rose. Sandalwood and Vanilla and unforgettable woody notes together created an artificial fabled composition that is way beyond a trend, as it is immortal.
Apart from these iconic inventions, she created the Tweed Jacket, which was her favorite fabric. She drew inspiration from the men in her life and their wardrobe and incorporated these ideas in her clothes, which was a fresh facet in fashion of those times.
She lived at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, often in solitude, like most great people.More than 1,000 people viewed Coco's last collection on 26 January 1971. She died on 10 January, the day after she had put the finishing touches to her spring/summer collection.
And with that her fashion might have faded, but she, like her style will always remain as an inspiration and a muse for so many…
Said once, the most influential pioneer in Fashion of the 20th Century, who continues to spread a distinctive style across the world, Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, fondly known as’ Coco’ and respectfully, ‘Mademoiselle ‘ . And how rightly said was that? What had started as a small hobby of designing hats has grown into one of the most renowned and coveted brands in the world. Anything with those intertwined C’s creates a desirable aspiration in every woman and is first on the list of every buyer. This is what Coco Chanel has created, a style that had remained, remains, and will remain for ever.
The portrait of her smoking a cigarette in front of the mirror, in a black outfit festooned with her statement strands of classy pearls, is how the world thinks of her; she creates a deliberate air of mystery and attraction that is seducing in its own way, as his her style.
Born on the 19th of August in 1883, in Saumur, France, her rags-to riches life is so inspirational, movies and broadways have been made on it.
Her contributions to fashion is unforgettable, she reinvented fashion, making people realize that style comes not only from clothes, but also from the attitude. She changed the perception of sophistication, liberated women from the layers of lace and the clutches of the corsets, dressing them in clothes that are simple, comfortable yet revealingly elegant. She gave the world a sense of freedom and spirit that still continues as ‘Chanel’
The Little black dress (LBD) is by far the greatest invention that will eternally exist; it has been a wardrobe staple for decades now. Pearls were Coco’s indispensible jewelry item and Camellias, her favorite flowers were transformed into delicate signature accessories that are ‘So Chanel’.
She designed the beige sling backs with a black toe, also called the two toned shoes. They were quite a creation, not only did they look classy and chic, but they were so intelligently and practically designed to hide stains on the front of the shoe. These shoes have been numerously rejuvenated by current chief designer Karl Lagerfeld.
Coco firmly believed that “Parfums is utmost important”. In 1921 she created a scent for a woman that smells like a woman and called it No.5 (as 5 happened to be her lucky number), with mystical notes of Ylang-Ylang and Neroli, with sweet Grasse Jasmine and May Rose. Sandalwood and Vanilla and unforgettable woody notes together created an artificial fabled composition that is way beyond a trend, as it is immortal.
Apart from these iconic inventions, she created the Tweed Jacket, which was her favorite fabric. She drew inspiration from the men in her life and their wardrobe and incorporated these ideas in her clothes, which was a fresh facet in fashion of those times.
She lived at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, often in solitude, like most great people.More than 1,000 people viewed Coco's last collection on 26 January 1971. She died on 10 January, the day after she had put the finishing touches to her spring/summer collection.
And with that her fashion might have faded, but she, like her style will always remain as an inspiration and a muse for so many…
2 comments:
Good stuff, crisp and shows you have a penchant for this line. Informatively written as well :D
Thanks subb....it was for the vogue talent hunt..which i did not submit
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