By: Alexandra Harrell

Born on August 19, 1883 in Saumur, France Daughter of Jeanne & Albert Chanel Sister of Antoinette Chanel, Lucien Chanel, Augustin Chanel, Alphonese Chanel and Julia Chanel Lost her mother at age 11 Father abandoned her and her brothers and sisters shortly after Raised in catholic monastery EARLY YEARS

1902, Clerk at Au Sans Pareil Hosiery Shop 1905, Café-Concert Singer 1912, Stage Costume Designer 1913, Establish Women’s Fashion House in Paris 1921, Chanel No. 5 Fragrance Introduced , Headquarters Closed during World War II CAREER

Transformed Women’s Clothing First Person to Introduce Black Introduced the “Little Black Dress” Introduced the “Flapper Style” ENTREPRENEUR

“Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury.” -Chanel “A girl should be two things: classy & fabulous.” –Chanel “Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable.” -Chanel CHANEL ONCE SAID

A fortune teller once told Chanel her lucky number was 5. Made tanning popular She was a Leo and collected anything with lions. Loved Pockets Dated a Nazi Officer DID YOU KNOW?

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