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Chanel History and Construction of the famous Chanel Jacket.

Season 9 Episode 913 | 26m 46s

Gabrielle Bon nel "Coco" Chanel was a French fashion designer and businesswoman. The founder and namesake of the Chanel brand, she was credited in the post-World War I era with liberating women from the constraints of the "corseted silhouette" and popularizing a sporty, casual chic as the feminine standard of style. The Chanel Jacket is our focus, we’ll go inside and discover the secrets.

Aired: 04/04/21
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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