Formerly a stylist and consultant for Channel 4 and the BBC 2, she is the author of The Little Book of Schiaparelli and Duffy. From the early years of Coco as a teenager to the establishment of the house of Chanel and its accomplishments, the book covers the whole life of Chanel. Featuring Chanel's life and legacy with a sleek black cover, this book is a must-have for any fashion-fanatic doll. Also it has 2 pages for the accsesories and a page dedicated to the iconic perfume, and a invetory of photow for easy acces when needen for inspiration.

She started a fashion revolution with her liberating inventions in sportswear and jersey, iconic suit, and little black dress. Mit gestalterischen Elementen, kleineren Anekdoten und jeder Menge komprimierter Informationen hat man hier ein überraschend umfassendes Werk. This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use.Chanel is a house known for its signatures that not only changed the course of fashion history but still resonate today - the Little Black Dress, the tweed suit, costume jewellery, Chanel No5.

In the final years, Coco had a small retinue of staff to look after her in her rooms at the Ritz Hotel; she was extraordinarily wealthy, but having sacrificed her personal life to work, and with so many of her friends gone, she became increasingly isolated and lonely. Serre also learned from French intelligence officers how Vaufreland and Chanel had collaborated with the German military. Some gorgeous pictures a lovely coffee table book Beautiful book for anyone who loves the history of fashion and Chanel.Having a deep interest in fashion and Chanel standing as one of my idols, this book was my cup of tea.

Read more about the condition Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition.It was enlightening reading about her fashion evolution, it really embodies the journey of a modern woman and entrepreneur. The most incredible thing about her life, though, has got to be the fact that she managed to become a world famous couturier during World War 1 in France. I found it really interesting to be able to see the evolution of the brand and how it shifted after he took over, while still keeping the iconic feel to the high-end brand. Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel a name that still resonates as an immovable figure behind the House Chanel made an irreplaceable change in all of our lives. Overview: Detail of Coco Chanel’s childhood and upbringing as well as the development of the fashion label.