The Allure of Coco Chanel: Feminist, Modernist, and Artist (Part 2)
November 17, 10 am-1 pm
Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
$55 | 941-309-5111 • olliringlingcollege.org
This workshop will examine how Coco Chanel changed the course of fashion and redefined elegance, style, and luxury. Trousers, costume jewelry, cotton jersey, rabbit fur, bouclé jackets and skirts, the “little black dress,” the unstructured suit, the bow, and the cardigan are among her avant-gardist innovations. She promoted the boyish hairstyle, hemlines just below the knee, and the “style garçon” featuring male sports outfits. But Chanel’s legacy transcends her clothing creations. They symbolize the modern woman, energetic, glamorous, and above all independent. Chanel’s impact as a successful entrepreneur and emancipated woman illuminates a captivating time in history. OLLI membership ($25) required.