Later in life, she told people that Coco was a childhood nickname. Perhaps because a cabaret career was ‘uncouth’ for a couture designer ... It was named Chanel Modes and her hats were soon ...

French fashion designer and businesswoman Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (1883-1971 ... At 27, she opened her own hat shop. After World War II, she came under criticism for her alleged wartime activity ...