Name/Title
Chanel : her style and her lifeEntry/Object ID
TT505.C63.W21 1998Description
"Coco Chanel was stunningly independent, beautifully feminine, and irresistibly desirable to men; most important, she was never afraid to be herself. No single designer has had as tremendous a hold on style as Chanel. Her vision produced the look that women want today. This book reveals why the impact of Chanel is felt generation after generation .. A pioneer in an industry dominated by men, she turned her style into the revolutionary chic that set her fashion apart. Borrowing copiously from the wardrobes of her illustrious lovers (among them the Duke of Westminster and the Grand Duke Dimitri of Russia), Chanel took trousers, tweeds, riding clothes, cuff links, and even neckties, and cleverly transformed them into elegant women's wear. Readers will devour all the delectable stories behind such Chanel trademarks as fabulous fake pearls, minimalist hats, comfortable and beautifully structured suits, and legendary perfumes, and will marvel at more than 150 photographs and illustrations." -- BOOK JACKETAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Kristen Huntley EstateNotes
Gift of Kristen Huntley Estate, March 2023.Lexicon
Search Terms
costume design--france--history--20th century, fashion designers--france--biography, women fashion designers--france--biographyBook Details
Author
Janet WallachPublisher
N. TaleseDate Published
1998ISBN
0385488726, 9780385488723LCCN
98022665Notes
Length: 180