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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A concise and illustrated biography on one of the world's most influential couturiers and founder of a global fashion brand.
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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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781780979021
Publisert
2017
Utgiver
Vendor
Welbeck
Vekt
351 gr
Høyde
184 mm
Bredde
126 mm
Dybde
18 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
160

Om bidragsyterne

Emma Baxter-Wright has taught fashion journalism at University of the Arts London and UCA. She has contributed to many publications including the New York Observer, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire, and is the bestselling author of Little Book of Chanel and Chanel in 55 Objects. Emma lives in London.