Emirates Woman | May 2011

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COCO CHANEL: THE FACTS 1883: Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel was born 1909-1961: Coco Chanel worked as the Chief Designer at the House of Chanel 1910: Coco had her first location at 31 Rue Cambon, Paris 1921-1922: The launch of the perfume Chanel No 5, named after her lucky number 1925: The Chanel cardigan was introduced 1926: The concept of ‘the little black dress’ was formed 1955: The iconic 2.55 quilted handbag was created

THE LIPSTICK LINE UP The 25 new lipstick shades are reflections of the life of Coco Chanel BOY was the nickname of the love of her life, Arthur Capel BONHEUR is Coco Chanel’s middle name ANTIGONE refers to the first theatrical costumes Chanel created for her beloved friend, Jean Cocteau MISIA, after Misia Sert, a lifelong friend and muse

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