Coco Chanel has perhaps the most lasting legacy of any designer of the 1920s. Chanel’s world-famous style borrowed details from menswear, eventually resulting in two or three piece women’s suits. Unlike men’s suits of the time, her women’s suits had surprising details like matching blouses, fashionably lined jackets and pleated skirts. In addition to the skirt suit, Chanel pioneered the modern “little black dress”. The simple style became an instant classic and can be found in women’s closets all over the world today.
This late 1980s cream chiffon Chanel blouse has a finely pleated front and back with a touch of sheerness on the sides. Small gilt buttons run down the front and there is one gilt button on each sleeve. It can be worn with a scarf that attaches to the buttons or without. It is timeless, chic and elegant. It would be beautiful with a wide legged black pant or a pencil skirt for times when you want to appear very soigne.
A big fan of single neutral colours, Chanel was really just pleasing herself with this number. In mourning mode after the death of her lover in 1915; Chanel’s tendency towards black naturally crept into her designs.
It started its journey worldwide with Vogue publishing her creation in 1926 October 1st to be exact. It simple, calf length, straight line inspired Vogue to call it “Chanel’s Ford Dress”.
The body blouses slightly at the front and sides and has a tight bolero at the back. Especially chic is the arrangement of tiny tucks, which cross in front.
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