The House that Chanel Built

“Chanel—you’re in desperate need of Chanel!” – The Devil Wears Prada
Even if you don’t know anything about fashion, you’re probably familiar with the name Chanel. The house was driven to success through the efforts of its founder Coco Chanel. Though her name today is synonymous with sophistication, Coco (real name: Gabrielle) herself hailed from a small town and was largely uneducated, making her success even more impressive.


















