Synopsis
Fashion trailblazer Coco Chanel was responsible for so many fashion ideas that are still 'on trend' to this day, you might say she was the original influencer!
- Programme: Horrible Histories
- Series: 8
- Episode: Fashion Faux Pas
- Channel: CBBC
- Broadcast year: 2019
- Hair & Beauty
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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