8 things you didn't know about Coco Chanel

Coco Chanel is one of the most influential designers in the fashion industry. Here are 8 interesting facts about her life Her real name was Gabrielle. She lied about her age Before she was a designer, Chanel once had an affair with a Nazi officer. She invented the concept Coco Chanel started her fashion career by designing hats. Chanel N5 Her last words to her maid were, “You see, this is how you die.”