Red Savannah has launched a new series titled In the Footsteps of…, debuting curated itineraries centered on notable figures. The first installment explores the life and legacy of Coco Chanel. As Chanel No. 5 marks its 102nd anniversary this year, the travel company is inviting fashion lovers, history buffs and admirers of Coco Chanel to join the In the Footsteps of Coco Chanel itinerary. This journey offers travelers a chance to immerse themselves in the extraordinary story of one of fashion’s most influential figures.
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The itinerary traces Coco Chanel’s journey from orphan to pioneering couturier, following her career through the social and cultural changes of the 20th century and highlighting the innovations that reshaped women’s fashion. Travelers will visit the sites that shaped her life, see the settings for some of her most important moments, and gain insight into the creative and personal forces behind her enduring influence.
Highlights of the itinerary include:
- Visiting locations of Chanel’s most iconic runway shows
- Exploring the château where Coco spent summers and which may have influenced her famous logo
- Discovering the south of France and staying where Chanel vacationed in the 1920s and 1930s
- Exploring Deauville, home to Coco’s first boutique
- Enjoying tea at a café that was among Chanel’s favorites
- Staying on Rue Cambon, just steps from the original Paris Chanel boutique, and learning how Chanel popularized the striped marinière sweater for women
- Strolling the corridors of the renowned hotel Coco often called home
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This carefully crafted itinerary is designed for those who want to connect with Chanel’s personal history and the places that inspired her creative vision. Whether you are drawn by fashion history, cultural context or simply the romance of travel, In the Footsteps of Coco Chanel offers a meaningful way to experience the legacy of a designer whose work continues to shape style worldwide.