In the early 1920's she got a tan while on a cruise aboard the Duke of Westminster's yacht. When she got home the color of her skin caused a fashion revolution. Who was she?
Coco Chanel. The Paris success of Josephine Baker also helped to promote the idea of brown skin as attractive and fashionable. Women's more active lifestyles in the 20's and ever-more-revealing fashions made tanning practical as well as fashionable.
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