
CHANEL was founded by Gabrielle CHANEL, also known as Coco CHANEL - a name she adopted while performing as a singer, and was originally best known for hats and later for relaxed fashions. Today the company is famous for CHANEL handbags. The iconic CHANEL suits did not come along until after the war in 1954. The first CHANEL fragrance was introduced in 1921, CHANEL No 5, and was created by Ernest Beaux.