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Coco Chanel is a style icon. Her chic, monochromatic designs revolutionised the world of fashion and her much-loved camellia flower motif became the instantly recognisable symbol of the brand. In this episode of Sotheby’s Stories, discover how a performance of Alexandre Dumas’ La Dame aux Camélias inspired Chanel to wear the flower herself, as well as use it in her clothes and jewels. The featured Chanel Camellia Bracelet is reminiscent of one of Coco’s 1933 designs, and is just one of m
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The story behind the iconic Chanel camellia flower
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From jewelry, to pins, textile design and more, we’re all familiar with the Coco Chanel Camellia Flower. This symmetric and iconic motif exemplifies the house of Chanel to perfection, with its understated elegance and timeless appeal. Legend has it that Camellias first peaked young Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s interest when, as a teenager, she saw a stage performance of Alexandre Dumas’ The Lady of the Camellias, with Sarah Bernhardt playing the leading role of Marguerite Gautier. Years later, Chanel’s lover Arthur “Boy” Capel would give her a bouquet of these flowers, rekindling her love for the bloom. And so, in 1913 Chanel started adorning herself with silk versions of the flower. Soon the motif was seen everywhere; including the Coromandel screens in her 31 Rue Chambon apartment and shop; the same shop Boy Capel helped her finance as Chanel Modes. The
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