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Good manners on a man are like wearing an exquisite suit. They never go out of style

Coco Chanel

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Coco Chanel
Age: 87 †
Born: 1883
Born: August 19
Died: 1971
Died: January 10
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Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel
Gabrielle Chanel
Gabrielle Chasnel
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