Posts Tagged coco chanel

Boy Capel Spotted in Deauville 1913 - Posted April 27, 2015

Photos of Boy Capel are rare so it is interesting to come across one we may have missed. The pictures below are of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s first boutique in Deauville circa 1913. In one of the pictures she is standing at the door of her boutique between her sponsors Boy Capel seated on the left […]


Article about Coco Chanel from 1933 - Posted September 5, 2012

When I have time I love to browse old newspapers for insight into times past. Here is a fascinating one that highlights how famous Chanel had become by the 1930’s while mentioning her “peasant” original. World’s Dress Creators – Women Who Make the Fashions* To most women In Australia the great Parisian dress designers of the […]


Chanel Speaks on the Radio Dec 1932 - Posted August 29, 2012

Broadcast Relay from London. 1932 A radio telephone talk on the subject of fashion, by Madame Chanel, one of the most distinguished dress designers In the world, was transmitted from London last night shortly after 10 o’clock, through station 2UW. The broadcast come from a room in the Ritz Hotel, London. Madame Chanel sent greetings […]


Create this Look: Princess Caroline in Spring 2012 Chanel outfit at the Launch of Chanel Jewelry Shop in Monaco - Posted July 21, 2012

The sleeveless Jacket and skirt outfit from Chanel Spring 2012 collection outfit was worn by Princess Caroline of Hanover at the launch of the new Chanel Jewelry collection in Monaco. The top is classic Chanel in a flattering blue tweed that looks great with a tan. The skirt features appliqued ribbons and looks like it […]


Visit to the Chanel Apartment on Rue Cambon - Posted July 22, 2011

Viewing the Paris Shanghai collection in Coco Chanel apartment on Rue Cambon Paris. A rare glimpse of the chanel apartment above the Chanel main store in Paris – the famous Coromandel Screens and eclectic decor objects of Mademoiselle Gabrielle ” Coco” Chanel . [quality-blocking code=”us, au, ca, uk, fr, be, ie” display=”1″][/quality-blocking]