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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 39 Collections and/or Records:

August 22-23, 1987, 1987

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.119
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 4 8x10 black and white photographs of designs by Chanel and 4 fashion sketches by Givenchy and Pierre Cardin.

Dates: 1987

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

August 31- September 1, 1996, 1996

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.595
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on dresses and black and white photocopies of photos of dresses by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel and Oscar de la Renta for Pierre Balmain.

Dates: 1996

Cavanaugh, 1960-1964; Chanel, 1950s-1966, 1950s-1966

 folder
Identifier: SC.20.1.29
Scope and Contents

Sketches by Cavanaugh, Fall 1960-Fall 1964; Chanel, 1950s-Spring 1966

Dates: 1950s-1966

Chanel April 8-9, 1972, 1980s, 1972-1989

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.2.153
Scope and Contents

This folder contains two fashion photographs, photographs of workers, a menu, a clipping, and correspondence about an article pertaining to Chanel from 1972, 1985 and undated.

Dates: 1972-1989

Coco Chanel, 1955, 1955

 folder
Identifier: SC.320.4
Scope and Contents

The series is comprised of 6 black and white photographs.

Dates: 1955

Davidow, Inc., imported designs, dress, coat, separates sketches, 1927, 1927

 folder
Identifier: SC.6.1a
Scope and Contents

This folder contains imported designs, dress, coat and separates sketches. Pencil and watercolor sketches of dress, coat and separate designs, designers include Chantal, Vionnet, Chanel, Patou.

Dates: 1927

December 12-13, 1987, 1987

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.134
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 13 8x10 black and white photographs containing fashions from Chanel, Donna Karan, and others.

Dates: 1987