Quick facts. Full name-Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel Born -19, August 1883, France. Died-10 January 1971 (aged 87)Resting place- Switzerland. Nationality- French. Occupation-Milliner, dressmaker, fashion designer. Label(s)- Chanel. Parent(s)-Eugénie Jeanne Devolle, Albert Chanel. Awards-Neiman Marcus Fashion Award, 19572
10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COCO CHANEL 2. Coco who?Gabrielle Chanel acquired the name “Coco” during her singing years. When she became identified with two popular songs ” Ko Ko Ri Ko” and “Qui qu’a vu Coco”. Later, she told everyone that Coco is the nickname given to her by her father.5
10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COCO CHANEL 3. She introduced pants for women 4. She launched the first designer perfume Coco Chanel gave us the most famous perfume, Chanel No 5. The perfume was launched in 1921 and had its place in history secured when Marilyn Monroe was asked what she wore to bed and she answered “Just a few drops of Chanel No 5″. 7
10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COCO CHANEL 6. She lived in a hotel for more than 30 years 7. Coco Chanel invented the women’s suit. Chanel revolutionized women’s fashion when she freed them from the “dresses in which one can’t move”. The famous Chanel suit has a military-inspired jacket, pad pockets and buttons that look like jewelry. 10