Coco Chanel

Gabrielle "Coco" Bonheur Chanel (19 August 1883 – 10 January 1971) was an influential French fashion designer, founder of the famous brand Chanel, whose modernist thought, practical design, and pursuit of expensive simplicity made her an important and influential figure in 20th-century fashion. She was the only fashion designer to be named on The Most Important People of the Century. She was born in France and went to Catholic Monastery in Aubazine. She received an award called as  Neiman Marcus Fashion Award in 1957.