Coco Chanel: A Journey of Transformation

The transcript narrates the life of Gabrielle Chanel, known as Coco, from her humble beginnings to becoming a fashion icon. It covers her childhood, time in an orphanage, transformation into Coco, her love affair with Boy Capel, and her revolutionary impact on women's fashion. Despite personal losses, Chanel's legacy endures as she liberated herself and women through her innovative designs.

What was the profession of Gabrielle Chanel's mother?

• A nurse

• A laundress

• A teacher

• A seamstress

Where did Gabrielle Chanel spend nearly seven years of her childhood?

• A friend's home

• A relative's house

• A boarding school

• An orphanage

What inspired Coco Chanel's taste for black and white?

• Her time in Paris

• Her mother's style

• The convent's austerity

• Her father's influence

What nickname did Gabrielle Chanel acquire during her singing career?

• Gigi

• Lulu

• Mimi

• Coco

Who was the well-born cavalier that influenced Coco's fashion style?

• Arthur Capel

• Pierre Wertheimer

• Etienne Balsan

• Boy Capel

What was Coco Chanel's revolutionary contribution to women's fashion?

• Eliminating corsets

• Designing elaborate gowns

• Introducing high heels

• Creating colorful patterns

What was Coco Chanel's motivation for opening her boutiques?

• To become famous

• To follow a trend

• To gain wealth

• To achieve freedom

In which city did Coco Chanel open her first couture house?

• Milan

• New York

• London

• Paris

What personal tragedy did Coco Chanel face that deeply affected her?

• The loss of her mother

• The death of Boy Capel

• The closure of her boutique

• The loss of her fortune

What did Coco Chanel do after the death of Boy Capel?

• She continued their work

• She sold her business

• She moved to America

• She retired from fashion