Gabrielle Chanel

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Gabrielle bonheur Chanel

She was born in france 19 August 1883 and died 10 January 1971. was a French
designer businesswoman and foundress of the chanel brand.

Early Life

She was born in Saumur, france and when she had 12 years, after her mother
death his father was put in an orphanage, who worked as a peddler
Gabrielle chanel was raised by nuns who taught her to sew, ability that chanel
learned throughout her life.

Coco Chanel's Fashion Empire

In the 20´s, Chanel became involved with Etienne Balsan, who offered to help
her start a business in Paris. She soon left him for one of his wealthier friends,
Arthur “Boy” Capel. Both friends were very important in venture of chanel.
In 1910 chanel was opening her first shop on rue cambon in paris. She started
selling too many hats. After she added stores in different cities and she began
making many clothes
She has visited many cities and became a popular figure in paris later in the
world.

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