<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1883</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Coco Chanel is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel is born on August 19, 1883 in Saumur, France.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1909</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Opens First Store in Paris</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1909, Coco opened her first store in Paris at 21 rue Cambon.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1913</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Little Black Dress Debuts</div><div class='timeline-text'>Coco debuts the now iconic "Little Black Dress" at a party in Paris.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1917</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Launch of Chanel No. 5</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first perfume to bear the Chanel name is launched and becomes an instant classic.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1920s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Chanel Becomes a Fashion Icon</div><div class='timeline-text'>Coco's designs become synonymous with luxury and elegance and are embraced by celebrities and the wealthy across Europe.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1954</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Returns to the Fashion Industry</div><div class='timeline-text'>After a long hiatus due to World War II, Coco returns to the fashion world with a couture show that is hailed as a success.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Coco Passes Away</div><div class='timeline-text'>On January 10, 1971, Coco Chanel passes away at the age of 87.</div></div></div>
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