Coco Chanel in her appartment on Cambon street in in Paris, France, 1959.
The shadow of French designer Coco Chanel looms large in fashion. A true original, she inspired women to dress for themselves and with their own daily routines in mind. The newly released Little Book of Chanel celebrates the legendary designer and her impact on society from the 1920s onward. Here are five style maxims that are just as relevant today.