Coco Chanel - Facts for Kids

Coco Chanel kept a regular daily routine, working in her studio every morning and making adjustments to designs herself.

Coco Chanel loved the number 5, which is why she named her famous perfume Chanel No. 5 and considered it her lucky number.

Coco Chanel enjoyed wearing comfortable clothes herself, often dressing in simple sweaters, pants, and pearls.

Coco Chanel had many famous friends, including actors, artists, and royalty from around the world who admired her style and creativity.

Coco Chanel was known for always wearing multiple strands of pearls, which became one of her signature looks.

Coco Chanel liked to work with her hands, personally draping fabric on models and cutting patterns herself rather than just directing others.

Coco Chanel was very private about her difficult childhood and rarely talked about her early years in the orphanage.

Impact & Legacy

Coco Chanel changed fashion forever by making comfortable, practical clothing stylish, which influenced how women dress even today.

Coco Chanel's little black dress became a wardrobe staple that almost every woman owns, making black a fashionable color for any occasion.

Coco Chanel inspired countless other fashion designers who came after her, teaching them that simplicity and elegance go hand in hand.

Chanel No. 5 is one of the most famous perfumes in the world. Even today, about one bottle is sold every 30 seconds somewhere on Earth, which shows how loved and timeless it is!

Coco Chanel's interlocking "CC" logo is recognized around the world as a symbol of luxury, style, and quality.

Coco Chanel inspired the idea that women could wear pants and still be elegant and feminine, breaking old-fashioned rules about women's clothing.

Coco Chanel's Chanel suit has been worn by First Ladies, queens, and powerful businesswomen, making it a symbol of female success.

Coco Chanel created her signature tweed suits after visiting Scotland and falling in love with the warm, textured fabric used there.

Coco Chanel died on January 10, 1971, at age 87, in her room at the Ritz Hotel in Paris where she had lived for so many years.