Chanel and Her Tan
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
Ever wonder why having a tan is so popular, despite it being damaging to the skin?
Blame it on designer Coco Chanel for popularizing the tan.
Up until the 1920s, pale and untanned skin was the standard for beauty, until Chanel went on a cruise. When the cruise ended and she stepped off the yacht, her once pale skin was a golden brown. Being a fashion magnate, Chanel’s bronzed skin set a trend that equated tanning with a lifestyle of leisure and privilege, as well as of being a necessary fashion accessory.
If you don’t want to tan but still want that sunkissed glow, try gloBronze from glominerals.









