Chanel, the famed French fashion house, came about in 1909 under the helm of the eponymous Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, operating under the auspices of providing simple, casual elegance to women. Chanel holds reign when it comes to recognizable ready-to-wear tweed skirt suits and boucle jackets. In 1983 Karl Lagerfeld reinvented the brand with glamour and verve, providing memorable and striking print ads featuring the crème de la crème of the supermodel world. Today, Chanel produces forever-favorite leather bags, such as the iconic 2.55 Double Flap, in a range of leathers, colors, sizes and exotic skins. The interlocking double-C logo is one of the most immediate faces of fashion. This high-end brand also produces a range of haute couture dresses, perfumes and costume jewelry.