Coco Chanel
1883-1971 · French · 20th Century
Known for: Revolutionized women's fashion and created the Chanel empire
Orphanage to most influential designer of the 20th century. Freed women from corsets—little black dress, trousers, Chanel No. 5.
Sharp-tongued, lied about origins. Nazi collaboration during WWII tarnished her legacy. Came back at 70, worked until death at 87 at the Ritz.
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