On this International Women’s Day we take a look at the remarkable women who have have helped make Normandy the place we love. In no particular order they are: Designer Coco Chanel When Coco Chanel opened her first dress shop in Deauville, overheated over-corseted ladies summering in the town were startled then delighted
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A little Deauville shop that changed the world
During the Belle Époque even the freshest mademoiselle lamb could look like madam mutton on a sparkling summer day in Deauville. Knee length corsets, layers of petticoats, ruffles and folderols... before the unique fashion influence of Coco Chanel ladies used all manner of lacy excesses to covered up their youth and beauty. Every