"Chanel, who started replacing corsetry with looser, more comfortable jersey garments in the 1910s, said goodbye to restrictive clothing and elevated black into more than a mourning color."
"By altering the size and length of what women wore, she changed their lifestyles. There are other designers who've changed women's lives, but none as profoundly as Chanel."
"Its wearability, and the fact that it's not fitted to one body, makes it modern. It influenced Madame Gres, Halston and Issey Miyake and feels like something that would still be revolutionary if it were made now."
"There's an eroticism in Sargent's insinuation: A strap was originally painted to look like it had fallen off and was later repainted on. To me, it's a beautiful example of feminine power."
Chanel transformed women's fashion by replacing restrictive clothing with looser, more comfortable garments, notably the little black dress. This design elevated black beyond mourning attire and empowered women to move confidently. Other designers, like Christian Dior, also impacted fashion, but Chanel's influence on women's lifestyles was profound. The modernity of garments inspired by historical designs, such as those by Negrin, reflects a shift towards wearability and versatility, changing how women dress and live.
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