Chanel

Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel founded the brand in 1910, opening her first boutique at 21 rue Cambon in Paris. Chanel's distinctive tweed and gold chain straps on handbags became the brand's worldwide hallmark. Iconic products: Chanel No. 5 (1921) is one of the world's most famous perfumes. The little black dress (1926) and the 2.55 handbag (1955) are style icons to this day.