Coco Chanel wasn’t just a fashion designer – she was one of the very first fashion icons.

The summer fix for 2009 took inspiration from Coco Channel’s iconic fashion trends.

1. The Classic blue- and- white Breton stripe top

“ Inspired by the French sailors she used to see.”

“With white, one can never put a foot wrong.”

It is a fashion trend you don’t have to spend your wardrobe budget on-leave that to must have coats, jackets and denim jeans.   Secondly nothing says dressed down- chic so well. The stripy look  works  all year around. In summer pair it with shorts, ballerinas, cropped trousers or wear them with your summer dress, tops or bikini. Spin it for autumwinter by wearing stripes in your full length tights, over knee tights, cardigans or complement your stripes with coats and jackets.

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2. The2.55 designer handbags

Coco Chanel introduced this bag in February 1955 (as in 2.55). Coco wanted a shoulder bag to free up her hands .The quilts were inspired by jackets worn by jockeys.

“The best colour in the whole world is the one looks good on you”

The affordable alternative you can find at Dorothy Perkins. This shoulder-style bag has the iconic gold signature turn lock hardware , chain plated strap and  quilted pattern.

“A fashion that does not reach the streets is not a fashion”

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