"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous."
Coco Chanel
Fashion Designer
Coco Chanel was a pioneering French fashion designer known for revolutionizing women's fashion with her modernist approach and the iconic Chanel No. 5 perfume.
- Born
- September 19, 1883
- Died
- January 10, 1971
- Quotes
- 235
- Rank
- #288
About Coco Chanel
Coco Chanel — Life and Legacy
Coco Chanel, a transformative figure in fashion, is celebrated for her innovative designs and the liberation of women's clothing in the early 20th century. Her signature creations, such as the Chanel suit and the little black dress, challenged the norms of femininity and introduced a new era of style that prioritized comfort and elegance. Chanel famously stated, 'Fashion fades, only style remains the same,' underscoring her belief that true style transcends fleeting trends and reflects personal identity. Chanel's worldview was rooted in the idea that women should embrace their individuality and freedom. Her quote, 'A girl should be two things: who and what she wants,' encapsulates her philosophy of self-empowerment and defiance against societal expectations. By promoting simplicity and functionality, she not only changed how women dressed but also how they perceived themselves in society. Today, Chanel's influence persists, as her quotes and designs continue to inspire new generations. Her emphasis on authenticity and individuality resonates deeply, reminding us that true elegance lies in being unapologetically oneself. Through her work, Chanel not only redefined fashion but also played a crucial role in the broader cultural movement towards women's liberation.
Quote collection
Coco Chanel quotes (page 1 of 12)
235 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"The best accessory for a woman - handsome man!"
"Elegance is when the inside is as beautiful as the outside."
"Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself."
"It's not the appearance, it's the essence. It's not the money, it's the education. It's not the clothes, it's the class."
"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."
"I don't care what you think about me. I don't think about you at all."
"Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman."
"You can be gorgeous at thirty, charming at forty, and irresistible for the rest of your life."
"Some people think luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It is the opposite of vulgarity."
"Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable."
"A woman needs independence, not equality. In most cases, equality is a step down."
"Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped from adolescence, but of those who have already taken possession of their future."
"To achieve great things, we must first dream."
"I consider lace to be one of the prettiest imitations ever made of the fantasy of nature; lace always evokes for me those incomparable designs which the branches and leaves of trees embroider across the sky, and I do not think that any invention of the human spirit could have a more graceful or precise origin."
"Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door."
"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening."
"Everyday is a fashion show and the world is the runway"
"Strength is built by one's failures, not by one's successes."
"I consider lace to be one of the prettiest imitations ever made of the fantasy of nature"