How well do you know Coco Chanel? 

Let’s get into the glamorous world of one history’s most influential fashion figures: Coco Chanel. From her humble beginnings to her extravagant end, get ready to find out how well you know the woman who changed the face of fashion…

Question 1Question 1 out of 11:

What is ‘Coco’ Chanel’s birth name?

A: Catherine Élise Chanel B: Charlotte Amie Chanel C: Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel D: Giselle Bonnie Chanel

Question 2Question 2 out of 11:

Which city was the designer born in?

A: Manchester, England B: Positano, Italy C: Rabat, Morocco D: Saumur, France

Question 3Question 3 out of 11:

Which of the following fashion items was the first to be released by Chanel?

A: Swimsuits made from silk B: Sportswear made from soft jersey cotton C: Fancy handbags D: Bell bottom trousers made from polyester

Question 4Question 4 out of 11:

Why is the famous Chanel No.5 perfume called Chanel No.5? 

A: It’s the the fifth perfume created by Chanel B: It was the the fifth sample tested by Coco Chanel C: It’s the date of Chanel’s birthday D: It’s the address of Chanel’s first boutique

Question 5Question 5 out of 11:

In 1931 Chanel signed a contract worth a million dollars a year, but what was that contract for?

A: To dress social media influencers in Chanel B: To dress famous bands in Chanel for music videos C: To dress actors in Hollywood movies D: To dress cute animals of famous celebrities

Question 6Question 6 out of 11:

What’s the address of the flagship Chanel shop in Paris?

A: 31 Eiffel Tower Road, 75007 Paris, France B: 31 Musée du Louvre, 75001 Paris, France C: 31 rue Cambon, 75001 Paris, France D: 31 Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France

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Question 7Question 7 out of 11:

What did Chanel do before becoming a fashion designer? 

A: Worked in the car industry B: Worked as a private chef C: Worked as a cleaner D: Worked in the theatre

Question 8Question 8 out of 11:

How did Chanel’s fashion career start?

A: Designing hats B: Designing shoes C: Designing perfumes D: Designing bags

Question 9Question 9 out of 11:

Which actress famously said, “I only wear Chanel No.5”?

A: Florence Pugh B: Marilyn Monroe C: Millie Bobby Brown D: Elizabeth Taylor

Question 10Question 10 out of 11:

What year did Coco Chanel open her first boutique in Paris?

A: 1910 B: 1915 C: 1921 D: 1932

Question 11Question 11 out of 11:

What does the Chanel symbol look like? 

A: One large C B: Two interlocking letter Cs C: A G and C interlocking D: A large C and a small C back to back

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