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Adornment, what a science! Beauty, what a weapon! Modesty, what elegance!

Coco Chanel

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Coco Chanel
Age: 87 †
Born: 1883
Born: August 19
Died: 1971
Died: January 10
Businessperson
Fashion Designer
Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel
Gabrielle Chanel
Gabrielle Chasnel
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Elegance
Modesty
Weapon
Weapons
Fashion
Beauty
Science
Coquetry
Adornment

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