The legend lives on: New exhibition devoted to Chanel's life and work opens at London's V&A Museum

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The legend lives on: New exhibition devoted to Chanel's life and work opens  at London's V&A Museum

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A bottle of her signature fragrance, Chanel No. 5, is supposedly purchased every 30 seconds, and four other things you may not know about the legendary couturier.

The legend lives on: New exhibition devoted to Chanel's life and work opens  at London's V&A Museum

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The legend lives on: New exhibition devoted to Chanel's life and work opens  at London's V&A Museum

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A major new exhibition is opening at London’s V&A Museum to honor and celebrate the life and iconic designs, as well as many more lesser-known creations by famed French designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel

The legend lives on: New exhibition devoted to Chanel's life and work opens  at London's V&A Museum

The legend lives on: New exhibition devoted to Chanel's life and work opens at London's V&A Museum

An enormous mythology has grown around Gabrielle Chanel. It has never been in dispute that she was a creative genius, highly skilled at her craft, and possessed a canny business sense. But as fame has turned into celebrity and, most recently, into “branding”, the emphases in her story have twisted: from discretion to a hunt for truth and then back to hagiography, this time for the purpose of marketing.

The legend lives on: New exhibition devoted to Chanel's life and work opens  at London's V&A Museum

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The legend lives on: New exhibition devoted to Chanel's life and work opens  at London's V&A Museum

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The legend lives on: New exhibition devoted to Chanel's life and work opens  at London's V&A Museum

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When you hear Coco Chanel's name, what do you think? Outspoken candor, impeccable fashion sense her impact on fashion, and one could also argue feminism, is undeniable. From the little black dress to the instantly recognizable quilted handbag, she came along at precisely the right time in fashion history. She ushered in the age of modern dressing just after World War I by doing away with pale skin, corsets, and floor-length hemlines. Instead, she introduced knee-length jersey knit dresses that allowed women to move freely. She sported a tan, loved being outdoors, never married, and reflected womanhood in a way never before seen. The main part of her allure is that she lived life on her own terms and wasn't afraid to speak her mind. There is abundant legend and lore surrounding Coco Chanel, and one would expect no less from such a multi-faceted

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