The Revolutionary Coco
Gabrielle Chanel, a strong and ambitious woman, overturned the women fashion, that was constrained within a rigid social pattern. Chanel the “modiste” didn’t belong to the Parisian aristocracy, nor to the high bourgeoisie, but she managed to make à la page the dressmakers and saleswomen’s dresses even for the rich ladies from Deauville. She was born on August 19th, 1883, in a small village in the South of France; Coco started out in the fashion industry in 1908, creating hats in Paris and later in Deauville. In the 10s, those cities plus Biarritz saw the opening of her first shops. During the Belle Epoque, women were constrained in rigid corsets and wore pleated, draped and reinforced dresses with petticoats. Furthermore, you have to consider that the taste of the time imposed an exotic and oriental appeal. It is not difficult to imagine how a fashion style aiming at overturning those rules was considered visionary and impudent at that time. In the same years, Paul Poiret and Mademoiselle Vionnet freed women from corselettes, while Paquin introduced a flowing shape and an Empire style waist.
This bracelet features a Camelia charm, silver-tone hardware, and a lobster claw closure.
This necklace features a resin CC medallion pendant, gold-tone necklace, and a lobster claw closure.
This ring features a gold-tone flower and interlocking Cs, and a gold-tone body.
This necklace features interlocking Cs on a floral pendant, silver-tone metal neck chain, and a lobster claw closure.
These earrings features a metal body with interlocking Cs and a No. 5 body, and clip on closure.
This ring features a resin body.
These earrings features gold toned hardware and clip on closure.
This brooch features a chemical fiber Camellia.
This scarf features a plaid print on silk.
This scarf features a jewelry print on 100 % silk.
This scarf features interlocking Cs and chain print on 100 % silk.
This scarf features a CC print on 100 % silk.
This scarf features a print on 100% silk.
This scarf features a jewelry print on 100 % silk. Blue.
This bracelet features a siiver toned chain, key and heart charms, and a lobster claw closure.
This scarf features a gem print on 100 % silk.
This bracelet features a resin bangle with interlocking Cs.
This scarf features a print on 100 % silk. Grey Light Grey.
This card holder features a leather body and exterior slip pockets.
This brooch features silver-toned hardware, interlocking CC design, and a safety pin closure.
This ring features gold-tone metal hardware.