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Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel 

What are they famous for: She was a French fashion designer and business women. The founder and namesake of the Chanel brand.

Where were they born: She was born in Saumar, France.
Where did they live: She spent over 30 years of her life living in a hotel.
What is there family life: After her mothers death she was put in an orphanage where nuns raised her. They taught her how to sew.
Famous quote: 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.
Did she win any awards?:  She won the Neiman Marcus Fashion Award.
Things she accomplished: She created the women's swimsuit, and introduced women to pants.
What kind of personality did she have? She was very bitter when it came to personality, and never missed an opportunity to criticize someone.
What was her favorite color to wear? Black it revealed a women's radiance and accentuated the essentials.
What was one of her greatest creations? One of her greatest creations was her perfume N. 5 Chanel that still sold in stores today.

Although Chanel does not directly relate to my topic I chose her because she's such an inspiration in the design and fashion world, after such a poor upbringing she still made it to be so successful.