Even people who aren’t well-versed in the world of beauty and fashion will know one iconic name: CHANEL. This house of haute couture was founded in 1910 in Paris by its just-as-iconic founder and namesake: Coco Chanel.
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Born in 1883 in France, Coco Chanel first made a name for herself in fashion circles. She is responsible for the little black dress being a wardrobe staple. It was in 1921, however, that beauty history was made when Chanel No. 5 first hit – and flew off! – the shelves. And it has remained a timeless best-seller ever since, over 100 years and counting!
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In 1924, Coco Chanel established the Société des Parfums CHANEL company to produce and sell cosmetics and perfumes. During this year, the first powders and lipsticks were created. The ultra-pigmented but very-wearable formula of her lip colours makes them a must-have in any beauty collection. In fact, the CHANEL Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Color in 99 Pirate is a blue-red shade and is one of the top-ranking lipsticks of all time!
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Five years later, in 1929, the beauty collection was followed by a range of skincare products. It consisted of 15 items that were aimed at helping women achieve a flawless complexion. Now, CHANEL skincare contains effective, science-backed ingredients to tackle a range of skin concerns.
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While the House of CHANEL was originally created for women, the brand is now all-inclusive and caters to men as well. Not only do they boast an ever-growing selection of male fragrances, but make-up, too! In 2018, they made headlines when a cosmetics line specifically for men was launched. This helped to normalise the idea that make-up – and the world of beauty – is for anyone and everyone to enjoy.
Many famous quotes have been attributed to Coco Chanel. She once stated that “a girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” And there’s no better way to ensure it than to add CHANEL beauty items to your cosmetics case!
Get your CHANEL beauty products at Edgars stores.
