Embrace lace, tweed and menswear, and get the fashions inspired by a young Coco Chanel.

Nov 30, 2009 - Heather Loney

The boater hat, jersey, tweed suits, and the little black dress. The legendary fashion designer introduced all of these and more.

Nov 24, 2009 - Lisa Sanderson

French actresses Audrey Tautou and Anna Mougalis both star as the legendary designer in movies exploring different aspects of Chanel's life.

May 12, 2009 - Jennifer McNulty

Coco Before Chanel is much more than just a biopic starring Audrey Tatou. It recreates the patriarchal France from Colette's "Gigi" in much more realistic terms.

Nov 9, 2009 - Gil Mansergh

The Chanel brand is known because of Lagerfeld and black handbags. But Chanel has an interesting history and it started with a single woman's vision.

Jun 19, 2011 - Malene Soegaard

The creator of Chanel No.5 lived through some of the most important events in French and Russian History.

Feb 25, 2010 - Victoria Robinson

Chanel's temporary tatts are available in February 2010! Find out what the buzz is about and how to style them!

Jan 8, 2010 - Aleksandra Sekinger

This French biopic of fashion icon Coco Chanel tells the story of her early years from orphanage, to kept woman, to hat maker, to epic fashion designer.

Oct 22, 2010 - Mary Rayme

The love affair between France's chic lady of fashion and Russia's revolutionary composer - Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky - is retold in a new film.

Aug 14, 2010 - Nicole Mansour

Diaghilev's iconoclastic ballet company had a lasting influence on clothing. Some of the founders of modern dress were inspired by its visual imagery.

Jul 30, 2010 - Victoria Robinson

Like leather fragrances but don't know where to start? Read this guide.

Jan 23, 2010 - Victoria Robinson

This classic floral scent was made by one of the great 20th-century perfumers.

Jan 23, 2010 - Victoria Robinson

Created in 1955, Diorissimo was perhaps the most paradoxic of perfumes: a totally artificial scent that smelled like real flowers.

Feb 4, 2010 - Helle Hermyan

Bangkok is a great city for shopaholics. Great deals and traditional wares can be found in its numerous markets and shopping centers.

Jul 18, 2010 - Nicolas Henrion

The Channel Island of Guernsey is an ideal holiday destination for those with a passion for fine dining and especially seafood lovers.

May 2, 2010 - Kate Le Page

The premier wine tasting tourist attraction in the Santa Cruz Mountains takes place on Passport Weekend, held four times a year.

Sep 28, 2008 - Donna West

Known as the Pied Piper of fashion, the world of women's fashion mourns the passing of Yves Saint Laurent, one of the greatest fashion designers of our time.

Jun 1, 2008 - Gill Hart

Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver appears set to add 'mobile app sensation' to his long list of accomplishments with the launch of the Jamie Oliver Food Guide.

Sep 28, 2011 - Cate Allan

Selfridges of London opens its new shoe hall in September 2010, housing over 55,000 pairs of shoes from high-end designer to high street brands.

Aug 30, 2010 - Gill Hart