Coco invented the little black dress, perfected a trademark scent-Chanel No. 5-and became famous for her tweed suits and quilted handbags.

Not only is the designer behind her pencil skirt suit, Preen, one to watch for A/W 2011, Michelle showed real fashion nous by picking a British label for her arrival

This dress is described as a 'seaside costume'. A gathered 'overskirt' supported on a 'crinolette' makes the back the most important feature.