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

Brands such as Schiaparelli, Balenciaga, Chanel and Dior showcased custom, handmade designs that take hundreds of hours to create.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 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

Chanel Beads’ work seems designed for brief, intense experiences rather than long, drawn-out ones.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

I have never seen her in this kind of neighborhood, peering into Chanel and Tiffany’s and gawking at the jewels glowing in the Bulgari windows.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat