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22:12 Apr 2, 2011 |
Italian to English translations [PRO] Art/Literary - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / Article on fashion designer | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Yvonne Gallagher Ireland Local time: 11:44 | ||||||
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Minimalist style with a strong personality Explanation: Coco Chanel's designs were very simple , BUT you knew they were Chanel's. She had 'Brand' - as they say |
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a simple style with a strong personality Explanation: another option. |
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a style that was striking in its simplicity Explanation: This interesting article compares the Japanese house of a Chanel executive with the Chanel style: He suggests that the house and hanare are very much in line with the spirit of the French brand. The interior of the main house is decorated in two basic colors, white and a dark brown, and is striking in its simplicity. Collasse said that on a visit to the house, a top executive at Chanel said, "Richard, it is a Chanel house." "And it is true, if you think of the No. 5 package: it is black and white," he said, referring to the perfume box. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/09/realestate/09iht-web-recha... Chloe Outlet | Page 2 Yes, it's spare and clean and striking in its simplicity – but it would make ... To me, Philo is the closest thing my generation will have to Coco Chanel. ... chloeoutlet.org/page/2/ - Cached |
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classic and signature iconic style Explanation: Basically Chanel known for uncluttered styles that became classics (like the little black dress or suit). But her designs are instantly recognisable "signature" and are also iconic =personality/celebrity -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 hrs (2011-04-03 00:32:11 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel once said that, "Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance." This one statement eloquently sums up the philosophy of the ... hubpages.com/hub/Life-And-Style-Of-Coco-Chanel - Cached - Similar Attributed to Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French, 1883–1971) .... A Style Icon Chanel's own lifestyle fueled her ideas of how modern women everywhere should ... www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/chnl/hd_chnl.htm - Cached - Similar -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 hrs (2011-04-03 00:34:28 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- "groundbreaking" other word that could be used 5 May 2005 ... Images from a retrospective in New York highlighting the groundbreaking designs of fashion icon Coco Chanel. news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/4518183.stm - Cached - Similar -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 hrs (2011-04-03 00:35:21 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- The little black dress, the tweed suit, the quilted leather handbag, and the first-ever designer perfume—these are just some of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's ... www.style.com/fashionshows/.../CHANEL/seasons/ - Cached - Similar -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 day1 hr (2011-04-03 23:32:46 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- glad to help |
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