Chanel

Perfume, though it is usually regarded as a luxury good, is crazily advocated by most women.


When referring to perfume, it's very easy for most women to speak out notable commercial


perfumes in the world: Bois De Violette, Serge Lutens, 1992; Angel, Thierry Mugler, 1994;


Shalimar, Guerlain, 1925; Beyond Paradise, Estée Lauder, 2003; No. 5, Chanel, 1921 (Pre-1950 bottle);


Cabochard, Parfums Grès, 1959 (original bottle); Bellodgia, Caron, 1927; Arpège, Lanvin, 1927 (original bottle);


Nombre Noir, Shiseido, 1981; Mitsouko, Guerlain, 1919; Pour Un Homme, Caron, 1934.

Among these perfumes listed above, I prefer to Chanel, just because its name "Chanel". I


think this name is very charming and sexy. In the mean time, Coco Chanel, founder of the


House of Chanel, is a great woman I admire much.

The House of Chanel , more commonly known as Chanel, is a Parisian fashion house in


France founded by Coco Chanel (b.1883 - d.1971). Chanel revolutionized haute couture


fashion by completely replacing the traditional corset with the comfort and casual elegance


of simple suits and dresses. She introduced to the world her signature cardigan jacket in 1925,


introducing a more sultry and seductive definition to "sexy." She had numerous other major


successes that changed the fashion industry including the ever popular "'Chanel suit'", an


elegant creation composed of a knee-length skirt and trim, boxy jacket, traditionally made of


woven wool with black sewing trim and gold buttons, worn with large costume-pearl necklaces.


Elite women of high societies around the world began to flock to the now legendary Rue Cambon


boutique to commission couture outfits from her. The House of Chanel became an icon of


elegance and from then on, the name "Chanel" became synonymous with elegance, wealth,


and elitism, as well as the ultimate sign of French high class, la coquetterie.

After the phenominal success of her perfume, No. 5, Coco Chanel's fashions became even


more well-known and were purchased by the high flyers of London and Paris society alike.


Chanel took to living at the H?tel Ritz Paris, and her suite of residence has become famous


and is now named the "Coco Chanel Suite."

Chanel is also known for its quilted fabric which also has a "secret" quilting pattern sewn at


the back to keep the material strong. This material is used for clothing and accessories alike.


The brand is now headed by German-born designer Karl Lagerfeld, who also designs for the


House of Fendi, as well as his namesake label.

Do you know that? ^-^