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Who is the founder of Chanel?

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Who is the founder of Chanel?
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
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Cruise 2000 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Multicolor Sequin Slip Midi Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cruise 2000 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld multicolor sequin slip midi dress. Pastel rainbow sleeveless slip gown with full square sequin iridescent embellishments throughout. Concealed ba...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel 9K$ New Rita Ora Style Lesage Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Recognisable Chanel lesage tweed jacket from Paris / GREECE Cruise 2018 Collection : as seen on Rita ORA! - sublime, precious Lesage tweed in ecru and multicolour - CC logo silver-t...
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2010s Jackets

Vintage Chanel Runway 1996 F/W dress by Karl Lagerfeld worn by Linda Evangelista
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Runway 1996 F/W dress worn by Linda Evangelista created by Karl Lagerfeld size FR 36 excellent condition , smell free, no defects thick 100% silk with crystals collector's find...
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1990s European Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Resort Summer Denim Diamond Stitch Fringe Beach Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Beach Shopping Tote Bag Pool Resort Fringe Large Travel Shoulder Bag Canvas diamond stitch exterior with fringe detail CC embroidery...
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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Clip-On Earrings with Bakelite Fourèleaf, 1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings with a bakelite four clover centered with a cc logo. 1994 Spring-Summer Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very g...
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld cotton printed surf line tank top, ss 2002
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Iconic Chanel printed tank top in cotton from the spring 2002 surf collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld. The Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2002 collection included many ocean-themed pieces...
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Early 2000s European Shirts

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