Chanel

From when her first millinery shop opened in 1912 to the 1920s, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel rose to become one of the premier fashion designers in Paris. In 1922, Chanel expanded into perfume, creating Chanel No. 5, which is still one of the most popular fragrances on the market.

ORIGINS OF CHANEL'S SUCCESS

The first Chanel perfume for her deviated from the floral scents common in the day by infusing the champagne-like fragrance of aldehyde into the mix. The concoction, developed by Ernes Beaux, delighted Chanel. After Chanel No. 5, Beaux continued to craft Chanel perfume for her, including the woody and light Chanel No. 22 and the exotic Les Exclusifs line.

Until 1952, Beaux served as the in-house developer for Chanel perfumes. In 1995, new designer Henri Robert introduced the first Chanel cologne for men: Pour Monsieur, a woody and aromatic cologne that packed a fruity, spicy finish. More popular Chanel cologne for men would follow, such as the Allure and Egoiste lines, which boast woody, warm, and spicy scents.

Pierre Wertheimer became her partner in the perfume business in 1924, owning 70% of the company. The Wertheimers continue to control the perfume company today, producing Chanel fragrances that continue to enchant users including top Hollywood, stage, and sports stars.

Coco Chanel introduced her signature cardigan jacket in 1925 and signature "little black dress" in 1926. Most of her fashions had staying power and didn't change much from year to year or even generation to generation. She introduced pea jackets and bell-bottom pants for women, and she was still working in 1971 when she died. Karl Lagerfeld has been chief designer of Chanel's fashion house since 1983.

WELL-EARNED FAME

The Chanel brand continues to be known worldwide, and for good reason. Chanel redefined women's fashion, and Chanel fragrances such as Coco Noir, Gabrielle, and Bleu de Chanel have solidified the company's reputation as one of the top perfumers in the world.All products are original, authentic name brands. We do not sell knockoffs or imitations.