Coco Chanel.

The woman was more than a fashion designer - she was a symbol of modernism and feminism who broke the rules of her day and chose to follow her instinct, not the latest fads. And maybe the most amazing part is that she came from nothing. Her mother died, her father abandoned her, and she was left to grow up in an orphanage. Her life story is fascinating, and I would highly recommend the movie Coco Avant Chanel - it depicts the humble beginnings of her life, before she became a famous designer.