The year before World War One broke out, Coco Chanel opened her first store in paris in 1913. She was a very talented designer who was set out to design “simple, practical and easy to wear clothing” while a typical woman of that era was still struggling with a corset.

Coco Chanel proved herself to be one of the greatest entrepreneurs because she was willing to devote herself to fashion despite the hardship of her childhood and the social unrest of that time period.

Her success was measured by the rapid profitability of her designer garments as well as her ability to “modernize the world with her line of clothes designed after men’s wear.” Given her 14 years of “blank” existence because of the war, Coco Chanel was able to re-enter the fashion industry with new and innovative fashion that, although took some time, recaptured the attention of the public.

When we speak about Coco Chanel, we would often associate with her words like “strong”, “bold”, or “unique”. These words are still attached to today’s Chanel chain stores, remaining high-end and classic.

Reference to the brief overlook of Coco Chanel’s career. (There are many other great entrepreneurs on this site)