I read the biography
of Coco Chanel. I love her designs, but I didn’t know much about her. I didn’t realize
her parents were practically gypsies moving from place to place and she was orphaned
at an early age. She grew up in 2 convents. Her first job outside the convent
was a seamstress and that is where the lively events in her life begin. I admired
her ability to not care about what society thought of her. She led a risqué lifestyle.
A lifestyle that would normally hinder you in society. Later on, she was able
to overcome the stigma. I didn’t care for her having to prostitute to further
her dreams. I get that prostitution and mistresses were commonplace. I’m just
glad it’s no longer an expected acceptable way of life to further yourself.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel faced adversity to finally become the
icon we know today. She overcame her upbringing and the social class she was
born into. She was defiant, wanted independence and freedom. She was willing to
do anything to get what she wanted.
She was strong willed and very hard working. She was
innovative and always a step ahead in business and in life. In a time where the
more extravagant a design meant how luxurious it was. Coco instead designed simple
and chic. Everyone loved the clean sharp style.
In the beginning I was confused by the names of the family
members and how it all related back to Coco Chanel. I was also confused as to
why the book swayed to Paris’ infrastructure and how the engineers designed the
updates. I didn’t know how that played into Coco Chanel.
I would ask her, if she was born into a more prominent
family and a higher social class, does she think she would have had a desire to
achieve such success? Also, I would ask her if she could go back and change
anything would she?
Yes, she was a believer in hard work and determination. We have
a similar philosophy.
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