Coco Chanel Wall Art

Who is Coco Chanel? Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel was born in 1883 in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, France. She was a cabaret singer at first, singing at a café-concert where she managed to accumulate cash when the plate was passed among the audience in appreciation of her performance. She also acquired her nickname “Coco” during her singing years. When she became identified with two popular songs ”Ko Ko Ri Ko” and “Qui qu’a vu Coco”. Coco Chanel stepped into the world of fashion by designing hats. She learned the art of sewing at the orphanage. She became a licensed milliner in 1910 and opened a boutique at 21 rue Cambon, Paris, named Chanel Modes. Her first clients were simple women but the important figures soon followed. Coco Chanel managed to create her own empire in a world ruled by men. She was their equal and sometimes she was even better than them. Black was her favourite colour. For Coco Chanel, black revealed a woman’s radiance and accentuated the essential. She believed that there is nothing more classy than a little black dress. ———————- Coco Chanel Quotes Art Print This illustration print is from my “Badass Women” series art prints. Inspiration for female leaders everywhere from modern and historical role models A minimalist illustration art print inspired by badass women in history. Design: Original illustrated portrait of Coco Chanel with a quote which says: “A girl should be two things. Classy and fabulous.” Size: A4 (29.7mm x 210mm) Paper: Premium Archival Matte Paper | 189gsm *Frame is NOT included