Description

A revolutionary icon of fashion, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel can claim to have invented modern women's fashion. At the beginning of the 20th century, she freed women from their corsets, cut their hair, and exposed them to the sun to tan. She introduced the little black dress, created women's trousers, and produced the exquisitely tailored suits that became her signature.
She designed the first haute couture perfume, No. 5, whose square, cubist bottle became a symbol of the Art Deco style and remains the most popular fragrance ever created. Her ideas about elegance and what it meant to be a modern woman created an enduring style that still resonates today.
Published to accompany a landmark exhibition in Paris, Gabrielle Chanel chronicles the designer's life from birth to the evolution of her timeless style. Photographs specially commissioned from Julien T. Hamon showcase her designs, while essays by fashion historians, complemented by exceptional archival documents, including photographs of Chanel herself, paint a portrait of the designer in her era. This volume is essential for all fashion lovers and students.

Technical specifications
Published by Thames & Hudson
Year: 2020
Type: Book
Binding: Hardcover
Dimensions: 31 x 25 cm
Weight: 1.8 kg
Language: English
Pages: 303
ISBN: 978-0-500-02346-4