The Chanel logo. The Chanel logo was created in 1925 by…

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)

Coco Chanel's life and legacy will be examined in a new BBC documentary from Hannah Berryman.

Coco Chanel Unbuttoned' Director on Making the BBC Documentary

More than a decade after her first edition, Justine Picardie is back with a new look at the life of Gabrielle Chanel.

New 'Coco Chanel' Book by Justine Picardie Explores Gabrielle

Download stock image by George Hoyningen-Huene - Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel, French fashion designer, 1935 - High quality fine art images, pictures, photos and videos from Bridgeman Images. Experts in licensing art, culture and history

Image of Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel, French fashion designer, 1935 (b

Coco Chanel: Fashion Designer, Nazi Informant

Coco Chanel: The Life of a Fashion Icon

Coco Chanel never considered herself a feminist; She was a fashion designer. So how exactly did she become known as a woman who helped advance women's rights? Read the article on Enya's Attic blog to find out.

A feminist Icon?: How Coco Chanel Advanced Women's Rights - Enya's

Coco Chanel, Paris - Holden Luntz Gallery

NPG x40051; Coco Chanel - Portrait - National Portrait Gallery

New book explores French couturier's lasting influence. New book explores French couturier's lasting influence

Iconic Designer Coco Chanel Still Inspires

Coco Chanel, the author of the No. 5 perfume and the little black dress, had a colorful and inspired life.

Ten fun facts about Coco Chanel--Aleteia