Chanel, Coco, 1883-1971 (1883-1971)
Dates
- Existence: 1883-1971
Biography
Coco Chanel (1883-1971) was a French fashion designer and the founder of the Chanel brand. Chanel is renowned for her prolific post- World War I fashion creations, including the Chanel suit, quilted Chanel purses, and Chanel fragrances. In addition, Chanel is famous for popularizing the "little black dress." Designs by Chanel emphasized simplicity and elegance. Chanel is considered one of the most influential designers of the 20th century.
Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:
1992 August, 1992
This folder contains a column on Paris haute couture and black and white photos of ensembles by Christian Dior, Chanel and reproductions of sketches of ensembles by Givenchy.
1993 October, 1993
This folder contains a column on Duke Fulco di Verdura and black and white photos of di Verdura with Coco Chanel and photos of di Verdura's jewelry designs.
April, May, June 1966, 1966
August 2-3, 1997, 1997
This folder contains a column on Paris fashion and black and white photos of ensembles by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Oscar de la Renta for Balmain and reproductions of a sketch of a dress by Christian Lacroix and 8x10" negatives.
August 6-7, 1994, 1994
This folder contains a column on glamour and black and white portraits of Princess Diana, Coco Chanel, Greta Garbo, Gloria Guinness and black and white photocopies of photos of Carolina Herrera and Princess Grace
August 12-13, 1995, 1995
This folder contains a column on Paris couture and color and black and white reproductions of sketches of ensembles by Christian Lacroix, Givenchy and black and white photos of ensembles by Bernard Perrie for Jean-Louis Scherrer, Emanuel Ungaro and Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel and 8x10" negatives.
August 16-17, 1997, 1997
This folder contains a column on Paris couture and black and white photos of ensembles by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel and Oscar de la Renta for Balmain and 8x10" negatives.
August 24-25, 1996, 1996
This folder contains a column on silhouette and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel and Emanuel Ungaro.
August 27-28, 1994, 1994
This folder contains a column on Paris couture and black and white photos of ensembles by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Emanuel Ungaro, Valentino and 8x10' black and white negatives and color reproductions of sketches of ensembles by Oscar de la Renta for Balmain, Givenchy, Ungaro, and Philippe Venet.
August 30-31, 1997, 1997
This folder contains a column o fashion and color and black and white photos of ensembles by Oscar de la Renta for Balmain, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, and reproductions of sketches of a dress by Christian Lacroix and 8x10" negatives and press clippings.