The famous fashion Coco Chanel designer was born in Saumur, France in 1883. Her parents were Jeanne Devolle and Albert Chanel, who were only to marry after Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel – Coco’s real name – was born. She was raised in austerity, partly in a convent orphanage, and was taught to sew there. She was able…
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