When it comes to fashion and design, the first name that pops out is Coco Chanel. She was and still is a true inspiration for many women around the world, not only because of her designs, but because of her wisdom. She always had something wise to say and her timeless designs will always be admired. Her life inspired many authors and movie producers to relate her story. She had a rough childhood, ending up in an orphanage after her mom died. There she learned how to sew and the rest is history. She built one of the biggest fashion empires, because of her amazing iconic designs, which are still a real inspiration to many fashion designers. She created iconic classics that will never go out of fashion. That was her mission, to change the way woman were dressing and to create true fashionable pieces that will never be forgotten.

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