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 39 Collections and/or Records:
December 14-15, 1996, 1996
This folder contains a column on Arnold Scaasi and color and black and white photos of dresses by Chanel, Carolina Herrera and 5x7" negatives.
December 16-17, 1995, 1995
This folder contains the Haute Couture exhibition at the Costume Institute, press releases and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Jeanne Lanvin, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Gianni Versace, Christian Dior, Charles Frederick Worth, and Mainbocher.
Extra large photos, Undated, Undated
Fashion show invitations
This collection is comprised of fashion show invitations from French couture houses and American fashion brands.
Fashion sketches and illustrations, 1920-1939, 1920-1939
February 3-4, 1990, 1990
This folder contains 27 8x10 black and white photographs of fashion from Paris Couture (YSL, Chanel, Dior, Ungaro, Lacroix)as well as a column.
February 3-4, 1996, 1996
This folder contains a column on haute couture and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Emanuel Ungaro and black and white photos of an ensemble by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel.
February 4-5, 1989, 1989
This folder contains 30 black and white photographs of various sizes of designs by Chanel, Dior, Ferragamo, Givenchy, Pierre Cardin, and Christian Lacroix for the French Couture, Spring 1989
February 10-11, 1996, 1996
This folder contains a column on Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel.
February 11-12, 1995, 1995
This folder contains a column on Paris couture and black and white photocopies of ensembles by Emanuel Ungaro, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel and sketches of ensembles by Christian Lacroix and color reproductions of sketches of ensembles by Christian Lacroix and Gerald Matelet.