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1883 – 1971Coco Chanel (1883-1971)Died 10 January 1971, aged 87Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel, the founder of the Chanel fashion house, died at the Hotel Ritz in Paris where she had lived for decades. She revolutionized women's fashion with simple, comfortable designs and created enduring products including Chanel No. 5 perfume and the tweed suit. She remained active in her business until shortly before her death.
1883 – 1971Coco ChanelFashion RevolutionaryFounder of the Chanel brand; she popularized a casual, chic feminine style.