Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was a pioneering French fashion designer who founded the iconic Chanel brand. As the only fashion designer named one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century by Time magazine, Chanel liberated women from restrictive corseted silhouettes and popularized a casual, sporty style as the new feminine standard after World War I. Her designs extended beyond clothing to include jewelry, handbags, and her signature No. 5 perfume, establishing her influence across fashion and business.
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was a pioneering French fashion designer who founded the iconic Chanel brand. As the only fashion designer named one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century by Time magazine, Chanel liberated women from restrictive corseted silhouettes and popularized a casual, sporty style as the new feminine standard after World War I. Her designs extended beyond clothing to include jewelry, handbags, and her signature No. 5 perfume, establishing her influence across fashion and business.