We will discuss her influence on women’s rights, discover what made her and her brand stand out, and decide why the House of Chanel has kept its significance even until now. We will venture into the world of fragrances and determine why Chanel No. 5 remains one of the most iconic and popular fragrances in the world. The second part of the course will explore the post-Chanel fashion world, including Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Hubert de Givenchy, Courrège, Karl Lagerfeld. We will also talk about the new generation of global independent designers like Kenneth Ize (Nigeria), Charles de Vilmorin (France), Thebe Magugu (South Africa), Supriya Lele (India) and Peter Do (Vietnam).