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  Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel
Evening chemise
Pink silk crepe chiffon
Circa 1925, France
The Museum at FIT, P83.39.8, Museum purchase


According to Chanel, “Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury.” She championed a look of simplicity that reflected a modern lifestyle and attitude.

 

 
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