The essential little black dress, the elegant suit with the gold-buttoned jacket, the freedom to wear slacks modern women still draw upon the innovations of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel. The twentieth-century's fashion doyenne began her long and brilliant career by replacing the traditional corset with the comfort and casual grace of simple but exquisitely tailored outfits. This collection featuresthree dolls andtwenty-eight authentic costumes that illustrate Chanel's haute couture history and the enduring appeal and influence of her designs."