"You may be born without wings, but do nothing to prevent them from growing." Even if you are born without wings, nothing can prevent you from spreading your wings and flying high.
Whether it is on the stage of fashion trends or among representatives of independent women, Chanel has always been a dazzling pearl. Her admirable life of ups and downs has all verified this wise saying!
The life difficulties in her childhood created her desire for money. Her mother’s hard work day and night and lack of companionship allowed her to establish a sensitive and strong inner world very early. The lack of father’s love made her become Independent and rebellious. Throughout Chanel's life, her desire for money and yearning for love were all based on the pursuit of independent self. She was very clearly aware that having an independent personality was the only way to realize the dream of being a queen as a child! The realization of her independent personality relies on her unique ability to perceive clothing! She was like a tireless warrior who fought for that childhood dream until the last moment of her life.
Undoubtedly, Chanel is a child favored by God, but at the same time, she is her own God!
After reading her biography and reviewing her clothing design style again, I began to truly appreciate her charm, and finally understood that all appearances have a strong core, and the designer is hidden there. A lifelong pursuit and dream!
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In the early 20th century, the dressing style of the upper class was still very exaggerated, with corsets, Long skirts and decorated hats force women to depend on men for travel and life. Even housewives from poor families have to worry about other people's opinions and work hard to make a living.
The competition between noble ladies makes women a tool for men to show off their satisfaction.
Thanks to the pioneers of the women’s movement since the 18th century, it is unimaginable that it was not until the beginning of the 20th century that women in many countries gained the right to vote for the first time.
Coco Chanel grew up into a young girl at this time. Although she had to depend on men due to poverty, she always maintained an independent personality deep in her heart, and this Her personality keeps growing and getting stronger, and she never loses herself. Her fashion empire is rising like a bright and dazzling star under her strong personality and keen fashion insight, invincible.
When the First World War broke out, all the men went to fight. Job vacancies appeared in many industries that were traditionally controlled by men. More and more women began to work. They no longer needed beautiful vases around aristocratic men to achieve their goals. With the rise in status, it is no longer a shame for women to work. And Chanel also successfully seized the opportunity.
In 1910, she opened her own hat shop on rue Cambon. She made the brim smaller and the colors simpler; she even removed the brim completely and decorated it with feathers and other accessories with simple tailoring, starting the 1920s. fashion trends.
Clock hats, bob hair, dropped waistlines, close-fitting and comfortable fabrics, and gorgeous pearls were the favorite styles of flapper girls in the 1920s. They challenge the traditional "lady" image, becoming bolder and more publicized, while also focusing on comfort and practical wear.
After the 1920s, the complicated classical vase skirts can no longer restrain these independent human women.
Chanel's career is booming, and nothing can hinder her development. She has become the queen of the fashion empire.
"Instead of caring about others' betrayal and unkindness, it is better to manage your own dignity and beauty."
She was the first person to incorporate knitted fabrics worn only by the working class into her own clothing. , is also a person who wears fake pearls confidently and vividly. Things that are recognized as cheap can turn decay into magic in her hands. As she said: "I don't do fashion, I am fashion."
She is not defined by external objects, she defines external objects.
If fashion sensitivity and unique insights lack strong opinions and persistence, it is easy to lose ground in the numerous negations and criticisms. Brave as she is, she always breaks the rules and discovers another existence in things that others take for granted. This is true for her jewelry series, and the same is true for Chanel No. 5 perfume, which is popular all over the world. While the world marveled at her success, she was already looking for a new law of survival.
The classics created by Coco Chanel have stood the test of time, just like the spiritual wealth she left to women - to have an independent personality, to please themselves, to bravely pursue dreams, to realize themselves, and by the way, influenced world.
Don’t be afraid of your dreams and pursue them bravely. This is the only way to the light!
Chanel forever!