Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Known for her nontraditional approach to design, Chanel set trends using unconventional fabrics, colors and textures; many of ...

There's no confusing those interlocking Cs; the iconic Chanel logo is one we've all seen (and craved). But before the brand became a lust-worthy label, it was just a modest millinery shop in Paris.

Born Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, “Coco’s” first customers were princesses and duchesses, but she dressed them like secretaries and stenographers in faux pearls, trench coats, simple knits, turtleneck ...