Gabrielle Chanel, the legend, the fashion god, the name behind the most famous perfume in the world, Chanel No. 5. was just as well known before the war for the most famous clothes in the world. Creator of fashion's first "young look", Chanel made it stylish not to look rich, designed clothes which were comfortable, simple, elegant. Retired since 1938, the 71-year-old Chanel returned to the fashion stage in 1954. While some critics disliked the conservative look, the buyers loved it. Her styles hark back to her best of the '30s - lace evening dresses that have plenty of elegant dash and easy-fitting suits that are refreshing after the "poured-on" look of some styles.
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