A symbol of feminine elegance, the French couture house has succumbed to men’s claims on its legacy, the last luxury that resisted them. The brand does not market a male fashion collection, but its true believers have no qualms about buying the women’s collection
Coco Chanel was a French fashion designer who ruled Parisian haute couture for almost six decades. Among her now-classic innovations were the Chanel suit, the quilted purse, costume jewelry, and the little black dress. Learn more about Chanel’s life and career.