Coco Chanel: The woman behind the 'little black dress' #googlearts

Learn about the life and business of Coco Chanel, one of the most iconic names in the fashion world. Find out how Chanel transformed the world of women’s fashion from the early 1900s until the 1970s and how the house of Chanel continued after her death. At the end of the lesson, you will consider what is relevant to young people
when it comes to what to wear.

What Will You Do?

1. Find out about Chanel’s early life.
2. Learn how Chanel got started in the fashion industry.
3. Understand Chanel’s guiding design principles.
4. See how some of Chanel’s designs became a permanent part of women’s fashion.
5. Explore how the house of Chanel continued after Chanel’s death.

This lesson plan is made up of 3 chapters and each chapter takes 45-60 minutes to complete (3 hours in total).

This lesson can be used in the classroom or given to students to work through independently, with fellow students, or with another adult. The content is accessible to a wide range of ages, but is especially geared toward students aged 14 and over.

This lesson plan was created in association with Six Red Marbles