Coco Chanel or Gabrielle Chanel was ahead of her time with the timeless black minidress. I can't imagine if we still had to wear elaborate corsets and bustiers in women's everyday dressing, it would drive me nuts.
The little black dress is one of the very first items I bought with my own money. I still have it hanging in its dry cleaning sheath at the back of my closet. These days with working from home and not going out very much for after work drinks, it doesn't get worn much any more. But I still love the way it falls, and the very ladylike feel it gives the wearer.
Another thing that Chanel was famous for is its signature perfume No.5. This, I can't stand. It is not for me. I received a sample of Chanel's Verte perfume many years back and when I wanted to buy a full bottle, I just couldn't find the same fragrance any more. Isn't it just the case when you find something good, but it gets discontinued in the name of progress (but it isn't actually progress to you at all!) and development.
Here are some pictures from Chanel's exhibition, which is on at the National Gallery of Victoria until 25th April 22. Lots of beautiful dresses, also displays of accessories, perfumes. I love going to these fashion exhibitions, and have been to Dior last. I prefer the range of dresses in Dior's exhibition.
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