Coco Chanel brought comfort, clear lines and details to the fashion world, thanks to which the Chanel brand is still popular a century later. In a conversation with the newspaper about this. Ru,” said fashion historian Alexander Vasiliev. On August 19, fans of the French fashion designer celebrate the 140th anniversary of his birth.
“I appreciate his contribution to the fashion world because he brought simplicity, comfort, sharp lines, patch pockets, imitation pearls and details. Especially the black noses on the shoes that millions like very much. Therefore, even today almost every woman in the world wants to have at least something with the Chanel brand, ”said Vasiliev.
She noted that Coco Chanel never studied drawing, professional sewing and modeling, but was able to create the first world fashion empire.
“The biggest advantage he had was his endless dedication to work and the presence of pleasure. The taste is very simple – he liked minimal color. White, black, green, brown are her favorite combinations. And, of course, in this simplicity that the convent nuns grew up in, he created many important, comfortable women’s items. Vasiliev pointed out that he often uses knitted fabric, which is now the main material for creating all the clothes in the world.
After the little black dress, the jacket became a Chanel bestseller. Many celebrities of the post-war era, including Jacqueline Kennedy and Princess Grace of Monaco, wore Coco’s costumes.
“Chanel’s success is absolutely fantastic. And not just because of the abundance of various forms of clothing. These are new fragrances, cosmetics, jewelry. Today, Chanel is one of the wealthiest brands widely sold all over the world. And despite the closure of the boutique in Russia, it is popular with the Russian new elite, ”said Vasiliev.
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