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Coco Chanel
Hon uppgav sig vara född 1893 – men lär istället vara född 1883 – 1971
Hon kom från mycket fattiga förhållanden. Via en del älskare fick hon pengar att starta sin lilla klädesfirma 1912.
Hon var verkligen en nydanare när det gällde Haute couturen:
– Hon begagnade sig av jersey som material
Much of Chanel’s clothing was made of jersey, a choice of fabric both unusual and inspired. Until the designer began to work with it, jersey was more commonly used for men’s underwear.With her financial situation precarious in the early years of her design career, Chanel purchased jersey primarily for its low cost. The qualities of the fabric, however, ensured that the designer would continue to use it long after her business became profitable. The fabric draped well and suited Chanel’s designs, which were simple, practical, and often inspired by men’s wear, especially the uniform prevalent when World War I broke out in 1914 – Chaneldräkten har ju blivit klassisk.
Den här (typiska Chanel-)dräkten köpte jag i slutet av 50-talet i Malmös då finaste damekiperingsaffär Ohlssons.
Hon kom från mycket fattiga förhållanden. Via en del älskare fick hon pengar att starta sin lilla klädesfirma 1912.
Hon var verkligen en nydanare när det gällde Haute couturen:
– Hon begagnade sig av jersey som material
Much of Chanel’s clothing was made of jersey, a choice of fabric both unusual and inspired. Until the designer began to work with it, jersey was more commonly used for men’s underwear.With her financial situation precarious in the early years of her design career, Chanel purchased jersey primarily for its low cost. The qualities of the fabric, however, ensured that the designer would continue to use it long after her business became profitable. The fabric draped well and suited Chanel’s designs, which were simple, practical, and often inspired by men’s wear, especially the uniform prevalent when World War I broke out in 1914 – Chaneldräkten har ju blivit klassisk.
Den här (typiska Chanel-)dräkten köpte jag i slutet av 50-talet i Malmös då finaste damekiperingsaffär Ohlssons.
Efter ett uppehåll under andra världskriget öppnade Chanel på nytt i Paris 1954 och gjorde åter stor succé. Hon arbetade ivrigt fram till sin död 1971.
Modehuset finns fortfarande med Karl Lagerfeld som chefsdesigner
Modehuset finns fortfarande med Karl Lagerfeld som chefsdesigner
– 1926 lanserade hon den lilla svarta
för att inte tala om den berömda parfymen som hon skapade 1922.
Marilyn Monroes enda sängtillbehör!
för att inte tala om den berömda parfymen som hon skapade 1922.
Marilyn Monroes enda sängtillbehör!Sales increased in the 1950s, especially after the perfume was introduced in the United States.
Movie star Marilyn Monroe’s endorsement of the brand is said to have contributed to its popularity.
In 1953, when asked what she wore in bed, Monroe famously replied, ”Two drops of Chanel No. 5”.
Chanel herself is quoted as saying, ”A woman should wear fragrance wherever she expects to be kissed.”
Movie star Marilyn Monroe’s endorsement of the brand is said to have contributed to its popularity.
In 1953, when asked what she wore in bed, Monroe famously replied, ”Two drops of Chanel No. 5”.
Chanel herself is quoted as saying, ”A woman should wear fragrance wherever she expects to be kissed.”