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Designer Divas: Celebs Wearing Chanel

Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, the designer behind the luxury house, was a legend on many fronts. As one of the first women to wear pants, refuse to marry, and amass staggering wealth as a designer, she was as much an activist as she was a fashionista. No wonder similarly independent women, like Kerry Washington, have gravitated toward the easy luxury of her accessories and clothing. See how they wear it and be inspired to buy your own.
Designer Divas: Celebs Wearing Chanel
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By Zandile Blay · Updated October 29, 2020
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Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, the designer behind the luxury house, was a legend on many fronts. As one of the first women to wear pants, refuse to marry, and amass staggering wealth as a designer, she was as much an activist as she was a fashionista. No wonder similarly independent women, like Kerry Washington, have gravitated toward the easy luxury of her accessories and clothing. See how they wear it and be inspired to buy your own.