Creations
In the early 1920s, Chanel designed costumes for the theatre and ballet. In 1925 Coco Chanel introduced what became known as the classic Chanel suit; a collarless cardigan jacket with tight-fitting sleeves and a braid trim combined with a plain yet elegant skirt. In 1926 she created the "little black dress", which was a revolution in color and style, as black was traditionally associated with funerals. Vogue called the dress "the Ford of eveningwear, based on its functionality and enduring quality." She added, to her fashion creations by designing costume jewelry, she mixed real and imitation pearls and gems. Her jewelry designs added a flare and color to her simplistic clothing designs. Chanel couldn't draw her own designs so she ofter created them on live models.
Making Colors Popular
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Chanel created clothing that was based on functionality and comfort. Unlike the styles that emphasized frills and tight-fitting corsets, Chanel's new deisngs emphasized straight flowing lines with plain colors. The colors usually consisted with gray, beige, and navy blue that displayed elegance while still managing comfort. Chanel added glitzy eveningwear and cocktail dresses to the fashion industry. When Chanel began attending social functions wearing pants, nearly unheard of until Chanel, she created a new trend in women's fashion.