A collection of over 170 quotes and fascinating facts about the creative genius who gave us the Little Black Dress and Chanel No. 5

Almost 50 years after her death. Coco Chanel remains one of the world's most influential fashion designers. Her story is one of creative brilliance and innovation – she was a driving force in freeing women from the restrictive clothing they had been obliged to wear for generations. 'In order to be irreplaceable. one must always be different.' Chanel would say. and throughout her life she demonstrated extraordinary passion and determination to change the world around her.