Five Facts You Didn’t Know About Coco Chanel Unlisted Video

1. Coco Chanel was made popular through their minimalist hats.
2. Chanel’s first perfume was named Chanel N.5 because it was the fifth sample presented that men preferred.
3. The signature two-tone slingback shoes featured black and beige to lengthen the leg and make the foot appear more petite.
4. The brand made black its signature color because it reminded Gabrielle Chanel of the orphanage she grew up in.
5. On average, a Chanel Haute Couture jacket takes 130 hours to create.