From Jackie Kennedy to Audrey Hepburn. Meet the 6 iconic looks that made Chanel an icon

In the French fashion house founded in 1910 style reigns, but it is also a symbol of luxury and high-end couture.

It is true that there are some looks that have made Chanel an iconic brand in the world of fashion. Her style, which does not fade, is what has made the idea of ​​Coco at the beginning of the 20th century, a brand that will endure in time.

The success of the "Little Black Dress"

The design combines the simple and elegant

The «Vestidito Negro», «Little Black Dress», or «Petite Robe Noire», has been one of the most emblematic garments in the history of fashion and was promoted by none other than Coco Chanel, but it took strength when Belgian actress Audrey Hepburn wore it in her iconic scene in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's.

There was a before and after with the “Little Black Dress” and it is still a must-have for all women. Another proof that fashion passes, but style always remains. The other black mini dress that made history was the one Princess Diana wore in 1994, which was dubbed the "revenge dress."

Innovation with the pearl necklace

While clothing designs were known for their simplicity, Coco Chanel's taste in jewelry was bold and extravagant. She was rarely seen without a bunch of pearls around her neck. With her "fake pearls," she brought the imitation jewelry to the crowds.

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Before Coco Chanel introduced costume jewelry, imitation jewelry was only worn by those who couldn't afford real jewelry. On top of this, heaping strings upon strings of pearls during the day was something a high-class lady would never do. Large pieces of jewelry were only worn with a ball gown. Even though Coco Chanel owned many expensive pieces of jewelry, she always combined her expensive jewelry with fake ones. Coco used to say, “It's disgusting to walk around with millions of dollars around your neck because you happen to be rich. I only like fake jewelry because it's provocative." The faux pearls were one of her most iconic pieces throughout history.

The Chanel 2.55 bag

The bag has undergone many modifications, but remains a favorite at Chanel House.

At some point, Coco Chanel took her bags in her arms and decided to design a bag that would free her hands. It was an innovation to the world that was inspired by the straps found on soldiers' bags. After her successful return to the fashion industry in 1954, Chanel decided to update her bag. The resulting design was named 2.55 due to its creation date, February 1955.

The Breton top

Since its creation, it has been one of Chanel's best sellers.

Following a trip to the French coast, Coco Chanel was so inspired by the uniform of sailors, incorporating stripes into her 1917 collection. Since then, the Breton top has become one of the most elegant items in the world, worn and adored by many of history's greatest fashion icons including Brigitte Bardot, Edie Sedgwick, Audrey Hepburn, Jane Birkin and Alexa Chung. With her idea of ​​sailor tops, she changed the face of casual womenswear forever.

The tweed jacket

It is an exclusive design that has undergone modifications since its creation

The famous tweed fabric used for the Chanel jacket was not only inspired by menswear, but also by a real man. Coco Chanel wore her boyfriend's clothes (the Duke of Westminster) all the time. The designer realized that the fabric was comfortable and therefore would be ideal for her own designs. In 1924, a Scottish factory began producing the iconic tweed fabric for Chanel. Today, the Chanel tweed jacket still exudes the same refinement and sophistication as it did almost a hundred years ago.

World Relic: Jacqueline Kennedy's Suit

Jackie Kennedy wore the famous "pink suit" on the day of her husband's assassination

Former First Lady of the United States, Jackie Kennedy, had a signature style and timeless fashion sense. One of her most memorable outfits is one she wore twice at her husband's request: a pink Chanel suit, which she wore with a matching pillbox hat on the day of her husband's murder on November 22, 1963.

The First Lady kept the suit stained with blood after the shooting. She did not change at the hospital or on the flight back to Washington. "Let them see what they've done," she said, refusing to clean up the blood. Jackie stuffed her outfit, accessories, and still bloody stockings into a bag. In 2003, years after Jackie's death, her daughter Caroline signed a deed of gift and the items went to the National Archives in College Park, Maryland. The only condition is that the suit be preserved, but not shown to the public, until 2103, according to Worn On This Day.