Question 1

What is Coco Crush?

Accepted Answer

Coco Crush is a line of jewelry that Chanel has produced since 1955. It includes necklaces, earrings and rings that show off an engraved lattice motif meant to represent the quilted design of Chanel's popular handbags. Find a variety of Chanel Coco Crush jewelry on 1stDibs.

Question 2

Who is Coco Chanel?

Accepted Answer

Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Chanel in France in 1883, was a fashion designer who got her nickname during her short-lived career as a cabaret singer. In 1910, she opened a boutique in Paris to sell her hats, which were beloved by the popular French actresses of the era. Her success with hats led her to open the first Chanel Couture House five years later, where she designed and sold women’s sportswear made of jersey — which until then was used to make men’s underwear. Her revolutionary style catapulted her to fame, and in the decades that followed, Coco Chanel remained on the cutting edge of fashion, creating modern, timeless clothing, perfumes and accessories — and, of course, her iconic bags, which are revered to this day. Shop a collection of Chanel from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 3

How was Coco Chanel influential?

Accepted Answer

Coco Chanel was influential because she reimagined apparel typically reserved for men, like blazers in feminine cuts and softer fabrics. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Chanel pieces from some of the world's top boutiques.

Question 4

What is Coco Chanel most famous for?

Accepted Answer

Coco Chanel is most famous for founding the luxury French fashion house Chanel in 1910. In addition, she is known for creating the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap, the 2.55 Flap Bag, in 1955. Chanel also created the little black dress in 1926. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chanel apparel, bags, shoes and accessories.

Question 5

What bag did Coco Chanel use?

Accepted Answer

Coco Chanel used many bags over the course of her life, but there is little information about which specific bags she carried. There are accounts that the acclaimed designer sported her iconic 2.55 Flap Bag, which was the first bag to ever feature a shoulder strap when it debuted in 1955. Some say that she used the hidden zipper compartment in the quilted shoulder bag to hide love letters from an admirer. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Chanel bags.

Question 6

Who took over Chanel after Coco died?

Accepted Answer

After Coco died, Yvonne Dudel, Jean Cazaubon and Philippe Guibourgé took over Chanel. During the early 1970s, Jacques Wertheimer purchased the controlling interest in the French fashion house, and his son, Alain Wertheimer, took over for him in 1974. Karl Lagerfeld became the creative director of Chanel in 1983 and served in the role until his death in 2019. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.

Question 7

How many Chanell Coco Handles are there?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of Chanel Coco Handle bags available. The bag, also known as the Flap Bag with Handle, comes in mini, small, standard and large sizes. Classic materials include grained calfskin and smooth lambskin. Chanel also produced the bag in tweed and velvet in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chanel handbags.

Question 8

When was the first Coco Chanel fashion show?

Accepted Answer

The first Coco Chanel fashion shows were reportedly held on rue Cambon in Paris.

The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in the French capital at 31 rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname "Coco" while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. The ground floor housed the boutique, while the area upstairs was utilized for a salon for couture fittings as well as a space for models to show off Chanel's present collections.

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Question 9

Why did Coco Chanel make the quilted purse?

Accepted Answer

Coco Chanel made the quilted purse known as the 2.55 to solve a problem. The handbags that were available during the early 20th century were often hard to carry because they only had handles. Chanel added a chain strap to the 2.55, giving women the freedom to sling it over their shoulders for easy carrying. As to why the 2.55 featured diamond quilting, she was enamored with the pattern, which she first encountered on saddle cloths, groom's jackets and horse blankets at a friend's stables, and introduced it to her designs in the 1920s. By the time the 2.55 debuted in 1955, diamond quilting had become synonymous with the French fashion house. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of Chanel bags.

Question 10

Where is the Tiffany's from Breakfast at Tiffany's?

Accepted Answer

The Tiffany's from Breakfast at Tiffany's is in New York City, New York. Specifically, the featured store is the flagship location for the luxury jewelry maker located at 727 5th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. It opened its doors in 1940, 21 years before the release of Blake Edwards' film starring Audrey Hepburn. Shop a wide range of Tiffany & Co. jewelry on 1stDibs.

Question 11

What is so special about Tiffany?

Accepted Answer

Tiffany & Co. is a legendary American luxury jewelry house best known for its diamond and sterling silver jewelry. From the iconic blue packaging to the brand’s prominent role in the popular romantic comedy ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s,’ Tiffany & Co. is synonymous with a luxurious and aspirational lifestyle. The widely loved brand also helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement ring styles. Find a wide range of Tiffany & Co. rings, necklaces, earrings and more on 1stDibs.

Question 12

What is a Tiffany key?

Accepted Answer

A Tiffany key is a timeless symbol of sophistication. It is a key-shaped pendant designed by legendary American luxury house Tiffany & Co. With its exquisite craftsmanship, the key necklace can be worn alone, or layered together for a more dazzling effect. Tiffany keys come in a variety of materials and feature a range of gemstones. A recurring motif of the Tiffany keys is the fleur-de-lis, a symbol of royalty. On 1stDibs find a variety of Tiffany keys that you can choose from.

Question 13

What is the Tiffany T collection?

Accepted Answer

Tiffany & Co. started making designs that feature the iconic T motif in the 1980s. Different collections have been born from this motif and represented in different ways. Today the T collection has become the signature of this luxe jewelry brand. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage and new Tiffany jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 14

What is Tiffany Favrile?

Accepted Answer

Tiffany Favrile is a type of art glass invented by Louis Comfort Tiffany. It involves applying pigments to glass and firing them at high temperatures to add permanent iridescent color. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Tiffany Favrile decorative objects.

Question 15

What is Tiffany Legacy?

Accepted Answer

The Tiffany Legacy is an engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. that is inspired by the beautifully intricate style of the Edwardian era. It features a cushion-cut diamond with diamond halo detail. Browse a range of authentic Tiffany & Co. engagement rings from top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 16

What is a Tiffany Harmony?

Accepted Answer

The Tiffany Harmony is an engagement ring. It has a slightly tapered shape that allows the matching wedding bag to nestle against it. Although designs evolved over the years, most feature a round brilliant-cut diamond as the center stone. Find a variety of Tiffany Harmony rings on 1stDibs.

Question 17

What is a Tiffany solitaire?

Accepted Answer

A Tiffany solitaire refers to the setting of a diamond. It’s a single diamond that is held by four or six prongs and elevated off the band. This type of setting puts the diamond front and center. Shop a collection of expertly vetted, vintage and new Tiffany jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 18

What does Tiffany mean?

Accepted Answer

Tiffany often means Tiffany & Co., an American luxury house founded in 1837. The brand built an international reputation for its fine silver objects and earned its place in jewelry history with the iconic six-prong Tiffany Setting, introduced in 1886. Jeweler Charles Lewis Tiffany co-founded the company that still bears his name. His son, Louis Comfort Tiffany, became famous for his work as a stained glass artisan. The exquisite lamps and other light fixtures produced in Louis’s unique style by Tiffany Studios are often simply referred to as "Tiffany lamps." On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Question 19

When did Coco Chanel make the little black dress popular?

Accepted Answer

Coco Chanel first made the little black dress popular in 1926. That year, Vogue magazine referred to the dress as Chanel’s Model T as a way to describe how the approachable design was something the average woman could wear, just as Ford’s Model T automobile made it possible for more everyday people to own a car. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chanel dresses.

Question 20

Why does Tiffany jewelry Say Return to Tiffany?

Accepted Answer

The iconic Tiffany key rings were inscribed with the message “Please Return to Tiffany & Co. New York” so that if separated the owner and key would be reunited at the fifth ave store.

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