Chanel

American  

[shuh-nel, sha-nel] / ʃəˈnɛl, ʃaˈnɛl /

noun

1. Gabrielle Coco, 1882–1971, French fashion designer.

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Chanel British  

/ ʃanɛl /

noun

1. Gabrielle (ɡabriɛl), known as Coco Chanel. 1883–1971, French couturière and perfumer, who created "the little black dress" and the perfume Chanel No. 5

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Ma was enticed by a promise of quick returns and encouraged by what seemed like trappings of success, he said in an interview: Nguyen wore Chanel sunglasses, dressed in designer clothes and drove a Tesla.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

Set against a backdrop of vines and beanstalks, a model even took to the runway holding a book of fairy tales once owned by Coco Chanel.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

Elsewhere, displays are stocked with secondhand Chanel handbags, Rolex watches and luxury footwear from Louis Vuitton and Gucci.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

Given their similarities in age and the timing of their promotions, Anderson is seen as competing with Matthieu Blazy, 42, who was appointed by fellow French fashion behemoth Chanel last year.

From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026

She’d sent the size ten-and-a-half Nikes that I asked for, and in the box with them, she’d added a can of shaving cream, a razor, and some Chanel aftershave cologne.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith