The STORY of Chanel and its Logo... How one piece of clothing evolved into a global business empire.
Chanel is a high-end fashion house that was founded in 1909 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. The label is best known for its iconic designs, such as the “little black dress”, as well as its signature perfume, Chanel No. 5. The Chanel logo is one of the most recognizable in the fashion world. The interlocking “C”s represent the initials of the founder, Coco Chanel. The logo was first introduced in 1925, and has been used on everything from clothing to accessories to fragrances. The story of Chanel is one of humble beginnings. Gabrielle Chanel was born in 1883 in a poor district of France. She was orphaned at a young age and spent her childhood in a convent. After leaving the convent, she found work as a cabaret singer and then as a milliner. It was while working as a milliner that Chanel began to develop her unique style. She was one of the first designers to use jersey fabric, which was typically used for men’s underwear. She also popularized the use of the “little black dress”. Chanel’...