Archive for April 2016

How Coco Chanel Altered the Constraints of Women’s Fashion

Known for her timeless ‘Little Black Dress’ and simple, sophisticated designs, Coco Chanel made fashion effortless and comfortable for women, dispelling the fashion ‘norms’ of the time, and introduced the concept of ‘unisex’ dressing. Yet Coco Chanel was far from born into luxury. She began life as an orphan, raised by nuns who taught her […]