Designers

The Infamous Coco Chanel

The legendary Coco Chanel. Where would this industry be without her? To say that I am inspired by Coco Chanel is merely an understatement. Coco Chanel is by far by favorite designer!! She was more than just a designer. She was an innovator who created classics! "Innovation! One cannot be forever innovating. I want to create classics.”--Coco Chanel

Coco Chanel was also inspiration to many designers. Look at how her designs have developed into a modern look for so many different designers.

The Chanel Jacket

This jacket [photo 1] is a style that has been influenced by Coco Chanel’s traditional suit [photos 2 and 3]

The Little Black Dress


The Little Black Dress was first introduced by Coco Chanel [photo 1]. It has now become a “must have” for women’s wardrobe and is seen in very similar styles on stars such as Beyonce [photo 2] and Jennifer Lopez [photo 3]

The Chanel Pearls

The traditional pearls worn with black tops originated with Coco Chanel [photo1] as Anne Hathaway sports in The Devil Wears Prada [photo2]. Now it has become classic sophistication for upcoming designers [photo3].


The Chanel Cap-toe Heels

Chanel also originated the first cap-toe heels [photo 1] and has been inspiration to present designs such as BCBG [photo 2]

The Chanel Two-toned shoe for MEN
Chanel also had a version of the cap-toe shoe for men: the two-tone [photo 1]. The style is very popular in costume and some formal wear [photo 2].