Chanel Xo Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Her past
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- brief singing career
- opened first store in Paris / released her first perfume (Chanel no.5) in 1920s
- closed down during ww2
- returned in her 70s, she was penned by press in EU but a success in the states
- died on jan 10th 1971 at the hotel Ritz
2
Q
The dress basics
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- 1938 evening dress
- made from black silk net decorated with polycheme sequins
- probably influenced by men’s clothes and for comfort due to baggier style
- chunky pattern w a more intricate pattern within the large patten
3
Q
Purpose
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- To be glamorous and subtly eye-catching (sequins instead of bright colours)
- comfy, easy to wear
- loose fitting for a better swing and more movement
4
Q
Audience?
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- previous 1910 fashion had been long skirt and sleeves
- so the short skirt and and sleeveless dress would be more appealing to younger women in their 20s or 30s
5
Q
How was it made
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- she was a seamstress first
- clothing wasn’t really produced in factories then
- made on sewing machines and sequins by hand
6
Q
Feeling
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- lots of sequins = quite heavy! but gives it more movement and look stunning in light
- colour kept at minimum, signature of Chanel (only black and gold present)
- detail in the pattern
7
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Cost
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- she was just raising to fame
- materials and attention to detail would have made the dress very expensive
- also paying for the name
8
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Born and childhood
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Gabrielle ‘coco’ Chanel
Born august 19th 1883 in Samur, France.
-raised in an orphanage where she was taught to sew by nuns
