House of Chanel, Suit, French, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dec 15, 2013 - Suit House of Chanel (French, founded 1913) Designer: Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French, Saumur 1883–1971 Paris) Date: ca. 1962 Culture: French Medium: a) wool/mohair/synthetic, silk, plastic, metal; b,c) wool/mohair/synthetic, silk Dimensions: Length at CB (a): 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm) Total Length (b): 9 in. (22.9 cm) Length at CB (c): 21 3/4 in. (55.2 cm) Credit Line: Bequest of Yolande Fielding–Scheftel, 2006

House of Chanel, Suit, French

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In the fourth instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we meet the creator of the ‘little black dress,’ who took her cues from a country in mourning. Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel, the designer doyenne who founded fashion’s most famous house, used her lovers’ money to establish herself and rewrote the rulebook with her mannish collections.

Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel (1883-1971)

The incredible showcase explores the designer. The incredible showcase explores the designer's pioneering work and legacy. Here are all the details of 'Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto

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House of Chanel, Evening ensemble, French

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