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Chanel

American

[shuh-nel, sha-nel] / ʃəˈnɛl, ʃaˈnɛl /

noun

Gabrielle Coco, 1882–1971, French fashion designer.

Chanel British

/ ʃanɛl /

noun

Gabrielle (ɡabriɛl), known as Coco Chanel. 1883–1971, French couturière and perfumer, who created "the little black dress" and the perfume Chanel No. 5

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These were to soften our under-eyes, the only bags at the retreat without Chanel branding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

That shift leaves Kering more exposed than rivals such as Hermès or Chanel, whose clientele skews further upmarket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The attendees of this latest Chanel party were channeling all the joy they could muster before sitting for dinner.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

And Teyana Taylor, who has ruled the red carpet all awards season, wore a black and white feathered sleeveless Chanel gown with a sheer panel over her toned stomach.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

It smelled like Chanel No. 5 and pencil shavings.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

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