| Timeline | Epýllion |
|---|
| 1910 | Coco Chanel opens a hat boutique, Chanel Modes, in Paris. |
| 1913 | Expands to Deauville, pioneering elegant sportswear. |
| 1921 | Chanel No.5 launches, redefining luxury fragrance. |
| 1924 | Forms Parfums Chanel with the Wertheimer brothers, retaining only 10% stake. |
| 1926 | Introduces the Little Black Dress, making black effortlessly chic. |
| 1931 | Dresses Hollywood stars, solidifying Chanel's global presence. |
| 1936–1940 | Chanel sought to reclaim fragrance rights through legal means, including wartime efforts under shifting political conditions. |
| 1939 | Shuts down couture house due to WWII, but fragrances continue. |
| 1947 | Settles with the Wertheimers in exchange for lifetime royalties and income. |
| 1954 | Returns with the tweed suit, marking her legendary comeback. |
| 1955 | Releases the 2.55 handbag, an icon in handbag history. |
| 1971 | Coco Chanel passes away. The future of Chanel is uncertain. |
| 1971-1983 | In-house Design Team keeps the brand alive. |
| 1983 | Karl Lagerfeld takes over, reviving Chanel with bold modernity. |
| 1991 | The supermodel era cements Chanel’s global influence. |
| 2005 | Métiers d’Art collection debuts, honoring craftsmanship. |
| 2019 | Lagerfeld passes; Virginie Viard continues his vision. |
| 2023 | Chanel hits record-breaking revenue, proving its independence. |
| 2025 | Matthieu Blazy steps in. A new chapter begins. |
