Discovering Coco Chanel

Discovering Coco Chanel

2013 | 30 minutes |

| U/A |

Rated 13+

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Director: Lyndy Saville

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Born into poverty, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel defied societal norms to become a trailblazing fashion designer. After learning to sew in an orphanage, she opened her first shop in 1910, revolutionizing women's fashion with her innovative designs, including the iconic Chanel Suit. Despite challenges like World War II, her timeless creations, and fragrances like Chanel No. 5 cemented her legacy.

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