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Article: The Chanel Empire - a History of Pure Luxury and Refinement

The Chanel Empire - a History of Pure Luxury and Refinement - DSF Antique Jewelry
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The Chanel Empire - a History of Pure Luxury and Refinement

The French fashion designer and businesswoman Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel can be considered the most specific and revolutionary woman in the fashion world.

She became a true symbol of elegance and femininity and laid the foundations of a true empire.

"Simplicity is true elegance", Coco Chanel used to say.

Thanks to her innovative visions, Mademoiselle inspired generations after generations. Coco Chanel not only promoted values ​​other than those imposed by society but also created a new lifestyle.
Coco Chanel Empire - a History of Pure Luxury and Refinement
The Chanel House is one of the most famous fashion houses in France, it is a world-renowned brand that launches a wide range of luxury accessories, clothes, perfumes, and fancy jewelry pieces.

The Enigmatic Chanel No. 5

The French house was the first to launch decorative cosmetics, combined with various clothing collections. The Chanel symbol is represented by the white camellia, the favorite flower of "Coco" Chanel, which she often used to decorate her outfits.

After the release of its first perfume, the iconic Chanel No. 5, the famous brand founded by Gabrielle Chanel became even more popular around the world. To this day, the enigmatic aroma remains one of the most appreciated compositions in history.

More than a mere perfume, Chanel no 5 is considered a real olfactory treasure. Its essence is probably the most distinguished in the history of perfumes, worn by millions of women since its launch in 1920. It's an idea of femininity, a masterpiece of chic passed down from generation to generation.
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Currently, the brand has numerous scientific laboratories that carefully study the properties of plants to maintain the beauty and youth of the skin.

In the 1920s and 1930s, Coco Chanel owned four successful businesses, a textile factory, a perfume chain, and a jewelry workshop with more than 3,500 employees. With time, the Chanel House evolved and turned into a real empire.

The Chanel world brand has gone through two world wars, economic crises, revolutions, and globalization. And, according to the data of Statista, in 2021, Chanel’s worldwide brand value amounted to approximately 13.2 billion U.S. dollars, a slight decrease in the previous year likely due to the impact of the pandemic.

The Famous "CC" Logo

The logo of the brand first appeared in 1925 on the bottle of Chanel No. 5 perfume. It was designed by Coco Chanel herself and has remained unchanged ever since.

The symbol is made out of two mirrored and intertwined bold letters "C", which are both black, standing for "Coco Chanel", enclosed in a thin circular frame.
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According to the French marque, she designed the interlocking "C"s as a homage to a monastery in Aubazine, France, where she spent most of her childhood.

The famous designer was said to have been inspired by the geometric patterns of stained glass windows in the chapel at that French monastery.

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