Read more STYLE here: https://sc.mp/coco_chanel_bio<br /><br />Even today, every celeb wants a Chanel suit: how Coco's legacy lives on, almost 50 years after her death #CocoChanel<br /><br />The French designer made her name by doing away with the traditional corseted silhouette<br /><br />There’s little to say about Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel that hasn’t already been said, or made into four critically acclaimed films, or a Broadway musical. Considered one of the most influential people of the 20th century, French designer Coco Chanel was the founder and namesake of the iconic Chanel brand. Her brand and her vision are often credited with establishing progressive feminine fashion.<br /><br />Watch for 5 ways she changed the fashion industry<br /><br />Explore the A-list lifestyle with our newsletter. <br />Sign up at https://sc.mp/yt-get-The-STYLE-Invite-newsletter<br /><br />Follow STYLE on:<br />https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style<br />https://www.facebook.com/scmpstyle<br />https://www.instagram.com/scmp_style<br />https://www.twitter.com/scmp_style<br />https://www.youtube.com/c/SCMPStyle<br />https://www.dailymotion.com/scmp_style
