Coco Chanel shoes

Unsurpassed Coco Chanel shoes 

White and black have become the undisputed colors but pearls and perfume inevitable details for a woman of style

By the mid-1950s, the legendary Coco Chanel came up to idea to create a little black dress, that was later popularized by the famous actress Audrey Hepburn. Also she created the original suit made of tweed and the famous Chanel leather bag. These things were the core of the Chanel brand, and during the years it achieved a cult status. Just one detail was missing to finish the perfect silhouette - the perfect shoes.

Famous Coco Chanel's two-toned shoes 

Then there were invented low-heeled beige shoes with black top. We know that Coco Chanel always worked in the interests of women, and that the new shoes are incredibly practical, ideal for any type of clothing and for every occasion in comparison with no-name cheap shoes.

Not surprisingly, that these two-toned shoes were called "new shoes for Cinderella", and shoes were declared as the synonym of elegance. Needless to say that favourite Coco's hobby was a violation of rules in the fashion. Chanel shoes were worn by Brigitte Bardot, Jane Fonda, Gina Lollobrigida and many others..

Later, the Coco Chanel shoes were produced in different versions and color combinations. Shoes immediately became the object of worship and desire. Shoes have become narrower and more rounded, made of satin and silver skin, sometimes decorated with small luxuries. In the 1960s, Coco Chanel introduced the square heel shoes, and a few years later, the shoes have become completely closed.

Then in 1980, black and beige Chanel shoes became an integral part of the brand. In 1986, shoes have been transformed in comfortable ballerinas-shoes, which were sold out in record speed.

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Gabriel's life story 

She was born on August 19, 1883 in the small town of Saumur. She didn't have a happy childhood, she was unwanted, illegitimate child. When her mother died, Gabriel, this was her real name, was only 12 years old. Gabriel was left in the orphanage by father and nuns took care of her. And just like in a fairy tale, the poor and the unfortunate girl owing to her own perseverance, struggle and talent achieved wealth and fame. She grow up into strong, energetic and passionate, femme fatale who had sharpness, appeal and unusually strong intellect. She firmly believed in her ideas, dreams, and goals that she wanted to achieve. She went through many situations but she never gave up.

She spent her last years in Lausanne and she died in Paris at the Ritz Hotel. She was buried there and around her grave were placed five stone lions that symbolize the power of this amazing woman. French film “Coco before Chanel” directed by Anne Fontaine is about the early life of famed fashion designer Coco Chanel.

“Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.” 

Three of her most memorable fashion items are Chanel No. 5, launched in 1923, Chanel suits, or reduced jackets and skirts to the knee. Little black dress remained a symbol of refinement and femininity, and the item that every woman should have. Coco changed the history of fashion and she liberated women from the templates and rules.

“Fashion changes, but style endures” - Coco Chanel