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Chanelmore than just one of the worlds most successful fashion labels also the name of a woman who led a fascinating life This Paris designer banished the corset from womens fashion created the bouclé suit and the famous little black dress and made costume jewelery socially acceptable Her elegant but comfortable clothing stressed the newwon freedoms of 1920s women her perfume made ladies irresistible Chanels head designer Karl Lagerfeld explains why her simple style is still today an inspiration Unique shots and designs from the archives reveal Coco Chanels passion both for fashion and for life