Coco Chanel changed the world.
Chanel was to fashion what the Model T was to the auto industry.
Revolutionary Ideas
Before Chanel, women wore tight corsets and fussy, impractical clothing. Chanel introduced revolutionary ideas that changed attitudes about women and women’s wear around the world.
A short list of Coco’s contributions to fashion
-The Little Black Dress
-Multiple strands of pearls
-Costume jewelry
-Quilted handbags with chain handles
-Easy, comfortable, practical luxury
-Use of jersey fabric, formerly used exclusively for men’s underwear
Source: internetstones.com
Hello. My name is Tina, and I live in beautiful Washington State, with my husband Dan and our dog Sgt Pepper. Gemstories is my blog. Here you will find all kinds of stories about gemstones, from history to folklore, theology to decorative arts. Old mineralogical magic books, dusty libraries, and weird rock shops, I love all that stuff. I hope you enjoy reading!
