Gabrielle Chanel, known as "Coco Chanel" is my favorite designer of leather bags, and is now one of the most respected designers on my list. I never knew much about her besides the fact that I adore Chanel bags, but I took the time to watch a documentary on her life. She was a truely dedicated character with an extremely innovative aesthetic.
"That's what's wrong with designers these days...they're forgetting real people are wearing these clothes"
Coco Chanel 1954
I couldn't agree with her more.