Monday, January 9, 2012

a peek inside: coco chanel's apartment

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Well hello 31 Rue Cambon - the infamous abode of Gabrielle (a.k.a Coco) Chanel!

Is it at all what you expected?

More inside Coco Chanel's rouge-infused, Orient/Occident-inspired Paris home on The Coveteur (<--- be more awesome, why don't you!).

Photos: The Coveteur

38 comments:

Brónagh Kennedy said...

Oh that's so cool! I'd actually never even thought of where she'd live... The staircases and the multitude of books are the only things I would have predicted. The box with the hand on it is really beautiful!

Great post! :-*

Bx http://glamourandgrungefashion.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

So interesting! Do you know when it was updated last and what it is used for today?

Meriem Rawlings said...

Amazing

xx

Molliee said...

pretty unbelievable! every corner is gorgeous

Kate said...

Wow this isn't what I expected- I love it!
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kristina said...

i love all of those old books!
xx, k

Domonique Wilson said...

So quaint! The stairs are perfection!

x

Sarah O'Brien said...

MOn dieu, gorgeous is what comes to mind.

Tara said...

Coco's apartment is obviously as glamourous as she is!

Hannah said...

stunning.

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EXECUTION STYLE said...

looks like a fairytale.

Daisy said...

Oh my, it's the stairs I love best..!

Brittany Sims said...

*contented sigh* I found my new dream home. Adore Coco Chanel!

Brittany Sims said...

*contented sigh* I found my new dream home. Adore Coco Chanel!

Brittany Sims said...

*contented sigh* I found my new dream home. Adore Coco Chanel!

Cinja said...

aww very classy yet exotic!

Annie_VintageDiggs.com said...

Wow, that stair case is totally stunning!

xoxo,
annie

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babylovesfashion said...

love this!!!




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Jade said...

My first thought was "OMG" *sigh* my second thought was "I wonder how long it takes to clean?" Such an absolutely beautiful apartment! xx

monkeyshines ♥ said...

stunningggg!

Bises,
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Amy said...

just as gorgeous as I expected! so chic!

Geri Looker said...

I was going to cover this as well. Recognised the staircase from the film 'Coco by Chanel' Very decadent. Love the library too.

Her Persona said...

oh love these pics. the stairs are my fav


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Karen said...

LOVE this!
~Karen
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Allegra said...

died. went to heaven. amazing.

xo, Allegra

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gasilhane said...

If we also have had a Nazi lover in that year, we could have this beautiful place... Thank god we didnt sell our pride.

Lotus Blossom Design said...

Love this post and that staircase! I couldn't stop staring at the picture of those book shelves. Those books were perfectly placed. Thanks for sharing!!!

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Maggie ☮ said...

Nothing I expected. It is absolutely beautiful in there!

Serea said...

Yes!! I think is totally Coco chanel´s Style!!

The life after said...

Very cool! It is nice to see icons' houses!!

The Life After

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Adele said...

This is everything & more than I expected...think I've just died & gone to heaven xoxo
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hannahalehandra said...

Just stunning.

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Night at Vogue said...

So gorgeous! Love it all! So warm and luxurious feel in all of the photos!

Mary said...

Impressive!true elegance as it iS!

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Leah @ Freutcake said...

Not at all what I would have imagined but still amazing! She lives in a mini museum.

D.Clark said...

I expected more clothing...

haha


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silvia in venice said...

amazing <3
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