I. Birth of an Icon
A. The early life of Gabrielle Chanel.
1. She was born in 1883 in a rural South Central Region of France.
2. Her father’s family disconnect from struggling dysfunctional parents caused her childhood to be without security or stability.
3. The Catholic Church and the Military made a very strong impact on Coco.
a) She spent some time of her childhood in orphanage with her sisters
b) Nuns pushed her to maintain her poor station in life.
(1) It made her want to change her life and become wealthy.
c) Time spent with family in a military town exposed her to officers and their striking way of dressing.
d) She worked as a tailor to mend uniforms for soldiers.
B. Her dissatisfaction with the “class oriented society” around her made…show more content… II. Timeless Brand
A. “A brand that epitomizes the familiar and tantalizing story of transformation” (All Around the World, Anonymous).
1. ‘‘Chanel Style” is born.
a) A single Garment or look can transform any woman into a new person.
(1) The Little Black Dress, a garment for any occasion.
(2) An Elegant Suit was created.
a) Cardigan jacket with a high snug armhole and contrasting piping, neat skirt ending below the knee in tweeds and wool jersey.
(3) The right accessories
a) Bow tie hair ribbons, gold chains, pearls, double cuff bracelets, chain belts, and quilted bags was what Chanel become known for.
2. Chanel channels Feminine Elegance and beauty.
a) Her design lines are bare, modern but elegant, with accessories that draw people in.
3. Chanel never goes out of Style.
a) Chanel is “classic” fashion.
b) It will always be considered Haute Couture.
III. Fashion Legacy
A. House of Chanel
1. It has driven global fashion many times as it is commercial success for it being constant.
a) Mademoiselle Chanel reinvented the brand in the 1950s.
2. Her style is considered “Quintessentially French.”
a) Chanel represents what fashion means to the French and what it should be…show more content… Movies, TV Series, and Books continue to fan the fascination for her life and fashion story.
Conclusion
Review of Main Points
I. Birth of an Icon
II. Timeless Brand
III. Fashion Legacy
Final Remarks: I hope the audience will understand the way Coco Chanel changed fashion. She had a way of showing simplicity and class through her designs. Her work is still brought to life today through other designers who carry on the iconic label. She never stopped working hard and believing she deserved a better life and that drive is something I hope I can have with my life and goals. Thank you.
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