Coco Avant Chanel shares a snippet of Mademoiselle Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel's life, her rise to success and the two men who had helped her. While working as a seamstress, Coco (her nickname) tried her luck as a singer at a cafe and met a millionaire playboy, Étienne Balsan. Taking her chance with Balsan, she moved herself into his chateau and became his mistress. There, she moved into his circle of friends and associates, and started to design hats for his friends.
A revolutionist and rebel, she abandoned corset dresses and opted for simple, loose fitting masculine-style of clothing, which became her signature style. Later, she met with her second love interest, an English industrialist, Arthur Capel who supported her in her business venture and soon started her own shop.
She created new fashion statement and style of dressing, by taking inspiration from people around her, especially men. The simplistic of the clothing she designed and modern cutting made her an icon and celebrity to many. Mademoiselle Chanel is a visionary, entrepreneur and feminist who was way ahead of her time.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 fairy clouds. Bravo! C'est formidable. Elle est une inspiration.
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