Chanel Headquarters, Place Vendôme, Paris

Chanel S.A., is a Parisian fashion house created by Coco Chanel.  Specializing in luxury goods (Haute Couture, ready-to-wear, handbags, perfumery, and cosmetics among others), the Chanel label has become one of the most recognized names in luxury and haute couture fashion.

Coco Chanel revolutionized haute couture fashion by replacing the traditional corseted silhouette with the comfort of simple suits and long, lean dresses. The years of the 1920s and 1930s will best be remembered as the era of Coco whose simpler lines of women's couture led to the popular 'flat-chested' look of the 1920s. Her clothing was relaxed and changed the way women dressed for outdoor leisure. Coco omitted corsets, liberating women and creating more comfort.

Chanel is also known for its quilted fabric and leather which also has a 'secret' quilting pattern sewn at the back to keep the material strong. It was inspired by the jackets of jockeys. This material is used for clothing and accessories alike. The Luxury Line, introduced in 2006 featuring a metal chain embedded in the leather, was one of the most desired bags of the moment.

The very first one of Chanel handbags launched in Feb, 1955. Since then, the double chain shoulder strap and the ‘Mademoiselle Lock’ becoming the sign of style and fashion. Years past, but the legend of Chanel handbags still goes on.  The ‘Chanel Classic Flap ’ still crazy desired by women today. Obviously, Chanel continues to have success with their classics. 

Source: Wikipedia