Chanel High Jewelry

To commemorate the 90th anniversary of Chanel's first fine jewelry collection in 1932, a stunning anniversary book has been published. It showcases the eternal modernity and authenticity of Gabrielle Chanel's designs through breathtaking photography and images from the CHANEL archives. The book explores Chanel's inspirations and art through her most precious creations, featuring superb photographs by Karl Lagerfeld, Mario Testino, and others. It is illustrated with images from the CHANEL archive and sketches that capture the creativity and joie de vivre of the High Jewelry collection.

Format: Hardback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2022
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Celebrating a remarkable ninety years since the inception of Chanel's inaugural fine jewelry collection in 1932, this breathtaking anniversary publication unveils a captivating journey through the evolution of Gabrielle Chanel's iconic designs. Through the visionary lens of Patrice Leguéreau, Director of the CHANEL Fine Jewelry Creation Studio, CHANEL High Jewelry remains an unwavering testament to Chanel's enduring spirit of modernity and authenticity.

Breathtaking new photography and archival treasures from the CHANEL archives converge in a stunning visual narrative, privileging aesthetic form over four chapters: the origins, the symbols, the spirit, and the allure. Within these pages, Gabrielle Chanel's unwavering passion for fabulous and improbable marvels is celebrated, showcased within a covetable book object that pays homage to the House's unparalleled insistence on luxury, refinement, creativity, and beauty.

Drawing upon extensive research and delving into Chanel's inspirations and artistic expressions through some of her most precious creations, this book features superb photographs by renowned photographers Karl Lagerfeld, Mario Testino, Patrick Demarchelier, François Kollar, Roger Schall, George Hoyningen-Huene, André Kertész, Sarah Moon, Koto Bolofo, Karim Sadli, Dominique Issermann, and many others. Additionally, it is adorned with images from CHANEL's archival treasures and sketches that capture the essence of the world's finest High Jewelry collection's creativity and joie de vivre.

As a tribute to Chanel's enduring legacy, this commemorative publication encapsulates the timeless allure of CHANEL High Jewelry, a testament to the House's unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and innovation.

Weight: 4806g
Dimension: 354 x 406 x 75 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500025239