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The trend that Poiret had begun before the War rapidly expanded during the twenties. Every major couturier had to have a fragrance as well. This meant growth by leaps and bounds for the industry of Grasse because an entirely new approach to style emerged after the War and numerous important designers appeared as its representatives. The most important of this new wave was Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel (1883-1971). Chanel was diametrically opposed to the exotic ideal espoused by Poiret. She abominated his egret feathers, flowing skirts and harem pants, plush fabrics, and Levantine colors. Chanel loved the Spartan, well-bred look of the British aristocracy. It was her genius to transpose the boater's hat and the jersey and pullover from England to France, and from male use to feminine chic. The khaki of the doughboy became a prominent color in the Chanel collection-it is said that she bought fabric from army and navy surplus houses to transform into dresses. Her personal color preference was for somber black, and her dresses and suits were divested of every superfluity-the "deluxe poor look" which remained her hallmark.
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