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Little Book of Chanel


Little Book of Chanel

Hardback by Baxter-Wright, Emma; Baxter-Wright, Emma

Little Book of Chanel

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ISBN:
9781780979021
Publication Date:
12 Jan 2017
Language:
English
Publisher:
Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:
Welbeck
Pages:
160 pages
Format:
Hardback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 22 - 23 Apr 2024
Little Book of Chanel

Description

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.

Contents

Introduction Early Life Sportswear: 1910-20s Iconic Fashions: 1910-1930s Costumes: From the Ballets Russes to Hollywood Nazism and Exile in Switzerland The Karl Lagerfeld Years Jewellery Handbags Beauty and Fragrances Suggested Reading Index.

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