In 1883, a second girl child was born to Eugénie ‘Jeanne’ Devolle Chanel and Albert Chanel in a charity hospital in Saumur, France. Nobody knew that in the coming years, even today, her name would shine brightly as one of the most exquisite luxury houses with products catering for people from around the world. This is the story of Gabrielle Bonheur ‘Coco’ Chanel and her brand Chanel.
“My life didn’t please me, so I created my life.”Coco ChanelCoco Chanel was not at all born into a life of luxury or riches; rather, she and her siblings grew up in multiple one-room crowded lodgings in France. After her mother passed away in her early teenage years, she was sent to an orphanage with her siblings for over six years, which taught her skills like sewing, which she never knew was going to define her career later in life.
Chiffon dress by Chanel.
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