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 2 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
Fashion sketches and illustrations, 1920-1939, 1920-1939
folder
Identifier: SC.111.2.1
Scope and Contents
This folder contains 34 fashion sketches and illustrations: 1) 3 Lelong women's designs; 2) 4 Chanel women's designs; 3) 3 Patou women's designs; 4) 1 Doucet womens's design; 5) 4 Renée women's designs; 6) 1 Lanvin women's design; 7) 1 Bernard women's design; 8) 4 Jenny women's designs; 9) 2 Redfern women's design; 10) 1 Chéruit women's design; 11) 1 Poiret women's design; 12) 1 Rolande women's design, c. 1920-1922; 13) 6 unattributed women's designs; 14) 2 men's fashion illustrations for...
Dates:
1920-1939