It was and is on the lips of the biggest Hollywood stars. It accompanies the most beautiful moments of life and witnesses the tears flowing down women’s cheeks. Of course, I am talking about the iconic, timeless Chanel lipstick, which connects generations. ‘If you are sad, put on more lipstick and attack’ – Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel used to say, adding ‘men don’t like tearful people’. There is something to it. These words are still relevant, even though the history of chanel lipstick started 100 years ago, in 1924. Today, as in the past, it is a symbol of femininity, strength and self-confidence. It still has a balm-like consistency and is highly pigmented, but first, how did Gabrielle create the shade 99 Pirate and other classics?
The History of Chanel Lipstick
The 1920s were not a good time for the cosmetics market. Women had a limited choice of lipsticks. This niche was noticed by Coco Chanel, a well-known Parisian fashion designer at the time. A woman with a great artistic sense, breaking conventions and removing uncomfortable corsets from women. Gabrielle Chanel founded her fashion house in 1919. and quite quickly, thanks to her modernist approach to fashion, she won the hearts of wealthy clients.
Its success was sealed by the cult smell No. 5. A few years later, In 1924, Gabrielle, who used to sing in a Parisian café, created the first lipstick collection. They stood out from the others, they had a delicate, creamy, balsamic consistency, and at the same time were ultra-pigmented. There was no shortage of intense red among them, after all Gabrielle loved scarlet lips. Although she did not have full lips, but characteristically narrow ones, she loved to emphasize them with intense lipstick. That is why among the first lipsticks was the red Premier Rouge. Red was one of Coco Chanel’s five favorite colors and it remains so to this day. She built her makeup designs and cosmetics around: white, gold, red, black and beige.
Coco Chanel was a walking elegance, written by herself. Red lipstick became a symbol of elegance, but it is worth remembering that the designer offered women many shades to choose from.
The new face of beauty
Gabrielle Chanel created her own shade, making history. That’s why, according to many there are lipsticks and there is Chanel. After the first line of lipsticks with a delicate, pleasant formula was launched, they met with great interest. Especially when it comes to red, a color associated not only with elegance, but also with power and wealth.
History lipsticks Chanel begins not only with a new (for those times) closely guarded formula, but also with eye-catching packaging. In a decadent style, the tube was ivory in color, and its edges were finished with black metal accessories. On the tube was a sticker in the shade of lipstick. In a word Gabrielle has perfected this lipstick, both inside and out.
The creamy consistency, despite being heavily pigmented, stayed on the lips well. Women also loved it for its softness, pleasant wearing and long-lasting effect on the lips.
The lipstick tube underwent a metamorphosis in 1954. The new packaging was a nod to the aforementioned iconic perfume. From then on, the lipstick resembled a rectangular tube, characteristic of No. 5.
Chanel Dark Blue Red
Coco Chanel always said that simple solutions are best for women., like a little black dress or a knitted dress. The same goes for the iconic Chanel lipsticks. Among them, you will find classic shades that fit perfectly into the current times.
99 Pirate by Chanel is one of the best-selling red lipsticks in the world. It comes from a collection Rouge Allure, which is full of extraordinary shades, both delicate and expressive. What makes it stand out? Not only the long history of Chanel lipstick, but also the vivid, intense and deep color.
Just like almost 100 years ago, Chanel took care of every detail of the packaging, so today Coco lipsticks are synonymous with luxury. The black and gold or gold packaging clearly indicates a brand that needs no introduction.
Chanel created her first lipstick she wanted it to glide easily on the lips, be comfortable to wear, and have a deep color. Desires turned into reality. The lipstick is long-lasting, nourishes the lips and gives a velvety finish.
Gabrielle loved lipsticks so much that she added a lipstick compartment to her iconic quilted handbag. To this day, they are still made for Chanel lipstick lovers and have their place in the handbag.