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Chanel, Coco, 1883-1971 (1883-1971)

 Person

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

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.346
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1992

1993 October, 1993

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.414
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1993

April, May, June 1966, 1966

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.2
Scope and Contents This folder contains 36 articles written for a syndicated column in April, May, and June of 1966. Articles cover following topics: High society women commenting on current fashion, Indira Gandhi of India, Bill Blass and real women, Chic to conservative fashion, Fashion design influence on American Indian, Karinska and Traviata, Summer fashion trends, Dining culture, Martha Graham, Shifting positions in the fashion world, Interpreting designers, Kenneth Lane Jewelry, Truman Capote's catty...
Dates: 1966

August 2-3, 1997, 1997

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.655
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1997

August 6-7, 1994, 1994

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.464
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1994

August 12-13, 1995, 1995

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.529
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1995

August 16-17, 1997, 1997

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.658
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1997

August 24-25, 1996, 1996

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.594
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on silhouette and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel and Emanuel Ungaro.

Dates: 1996

August 27-28, 1994, 1994

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.468
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1994

August 30-31, 1997, 1997

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.660
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1997