Little Book of Chanel

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By Emma Baxter-Wright

Why we have selected this book:

This compact but richly illustrated book with its elegant cover is dedicated to one of the most famous fashion houses in the world. The story of Chanel is inextricably linked to the life of its founder, Gabrielle or Coco Chanel. It was Chanel who created the wardrobe of the modern woman, whose most iconic piece is the little black dress. The book gives an insight into the story of both the designer and the fashion house, giving an appreciation of Chanel’s enormous influence on fashion. For everyone who loves fashion classics!

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Description

Book Overview from the Publisher:

Little Book of Chanel is the pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated story of the most celebrated fashion designer in history.

Chronicling the life and legacy of Coco Chanel, one of fashion’s most influential couturiers, this gorgeous book offers a fascinating account of Chanel’s evolution and innovation. From her early days of millinery, through her revolutionary inventions in sportswear and jersey fashions for women, to the classics that made her name, such as the Chanel cardigan jacket, little black dress and exquisite perfumes.

Detailed photographs and sketches of Chanel’s designs, along with fashion photography and catwalk shots, pay tribute to one of the world’s most highly regarded fashion houses and the woman behind it, making a striking gift for any lover of fashion.

This book is brought by Welbeck Publishing, ISBN 9781780979021

Additional information

Weight 0.38 kg
Dimensions 13.1 × 1.87 × 18 cm
Language

ISBN

9781780979021

Publisher

Pages

160

Format

Hardback

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