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