The little book of Chanel

£13.99

This monograph of Coco Chanel chronicles the life and legacy of one of history’s most influential couturiers. From her early forays into millinery, through her revolutionary inventions in sportswear and jersey fashions for women, it offers a fascinating account of Chanel’s evolution and innovation.

ISBN: 9781780979021 Author: Baxter-Wright, Emma Publisher: Welbeck Publication Date: 12th January 2017 Imprint: Welbeck Cover: Hardback Dewey: 746.92092 (edition:23) Pages: 159 Language: English Edition: New edition Readership: General - Trade / Code: K Category: Subjects: , ,

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.

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