Revolutionary fashion designer Coco Chanel, who was born on this day in 1883, was raised in a convent where she first learned to sew. | Biography

Fashion icon Coco Chanel died on this day in 1971. She launched her signature perfume, the CHANEL suit and little black dress in the 1920s. Her focus was on both style and ease of wear, saying, “Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury.” http://aetv.us/2CWNjSX | Biography

Before she was the designer Coco Chanel, she was Gabrielle. A rebel at heart, passionate and self-ruling, she freed herself to become the woman she wanted to be. Discover more on chanel.com/-Gabrielle-ChanelFragrance.uk | CHANEL

The new mini bracelets from the COCO CRUSH collection feature the exclusive* COCO TWIST invisible rotating clasp, which opens and closes in a single movement. Discover on chanel.com/-CocoCrush24_Facebook_Phase2_20 *Patent pending (Switzerland, Europe, China, United States) | CHANEL

In honour of Coco Chanel's birthday, we look at CHANEL's outstanding show settings... | British Vogue