et Inspires: Quote of the day

Cairo – 19 August 2017: “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening,” said by Coco Chanel.

Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel was born on August 19, 1883, and she passed away on January 10, 1971. She started out her inspirational career by selling hats in 1910. Chanel launched her first perfume in the 1920s, which was the first perfume to feature a designer's name.

Fun facts: Her favorite number is 5; hence she called her first fragrance Chanel No.5. Today Chanel No.5 is still very popular. She was one of the first designers to use celebrities in her advertisements. She lived in a hotel for 30 years.