Little people, big dreams: Coco Chanel

Following the death of her mother, Coco Chanel spent her early life in an orphanage, where she was taught how to use a needle and thread. From there, she became a cabaret singer, seamstress, hat maker and, eventually, the world's most famous fashion designer. The inspiring story of this international style icon features a facts and photos section at the back.

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Subject(s)Design and technology, Textiles and Fashion
Author(s)Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Age4-5, 5-7
Published2016
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Shelf reference677 VEG
ISN/ISBN978-1847807717
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/xfurb

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