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Interesting Information on the Famous French Fashion Designers

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"Coco" Chanel was a French designer who promoted the idea of expensive simplicity, practical design and need for certain basics in every woman's closet.
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Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel was a French fashion designer and businesswoman. She was the founder and namesake of the Chanel brand.
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On February 12, 1947, Dior presented his debut haute couture collection in Paris. Immediately called "New Look," its features were rounded shoulders, a cinched waist, and a full, A-line skirt.
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In the 60s, 70s, Laurent’s firm popularized several trends like beatnik look, safari jackets for men and women, light trousers, and the infamous tuxedo suit for women, Le Smoking.
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Raf Simons is a well-known Belgian fashion designer and the former chief creative officer of the popular brand Calvin Klein.
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According to the website of Chloé, Aghion rejected the stiff formality of 50s fashion and made soft, feminine, body conscious clothes of fine fabrics, calling them "luxury prêt-à-porter".
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Cardin founded his fashion house in 1950 and introduced the "bubble dress" in 1954.
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When she opened her first boutique in 1910, Chanel sold hats. She later focused on fragrance and fashion, including the little black dress.
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Lagerfeld was born in Germany but moved alone to Paris at age 14 to pursue a career in fashion.
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Givenchy opened his famous French fashion house in 1952. His first collection included long, feminine skirts and tailored white blouses.
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Watching his assistant paint her nails bright red inspired Louboutin to add the signature red sole to his shoes.
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Paloma is a French and Spanish fashion designer and businesswoman, known for her jewelry designs for Tiffany & Co. and signature perfumes. She is the daughter of 20th-century artist Pablo Picasso.
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