Grab a cozy blanket, some water to hydrate and slippers for your sore feet… and pick up Mademoiselle: CoCo Chanel and the Pulse of History this New Year’s Day. There’s probably not one designer whose influence was felt more profoundly during the 20th century. From the cardigan sweater to the black dress, costume jewelry and of course, Chanel No 5 perfume; CoCo Chanel was a cultural force to be reckoned with. This amazing global icon (who was an orphan!) has done so much to shape today’s fashion that it’s simply fascinating to read such a detailed account of a woman who was “truly beyond her time”!
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Coco Chanel wearing sailor-inspired clothing circa 1930.
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