Coco Chanel is incontrovertibly the queen of fashion. Since the early 1900s, women and men have donned her signature pieces of clothing, including costume jewelry, little black dresses, and women’s suits. Her fragrance Chanel No.5 is one of the best selling perfumes of all time. But what do we really know about the woman behind the fashion? As gorgeous as her designs are, Chanel’s life outside of the studio wasn’t nearly as glamorous. Filled with drama and romantic intrigue, Coco Chanel’s life has had its ups and downs. From her tragic childhood to her love life, here are 15 facts you didn’t know about the famed fashion designer.
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