Coco Chanel
1883–1971
French designer who founded Chanel and modernized women's fashion.
Coco Chanel (1883–1971) was a fashion designer, born in Saumur, France and died in Hôtel Ritz Paris, France.
- Known as
- Fashion designer
- Category
- Business & Industry
- Born
- 1883, Saumur, France
- Died
- 1971, Hôtel Ritz Paris, France
Alive at the same time as Coco Chanel
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