Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto

Gabrielle 'Coco Chanel is an icon of fashion, invented the look of the 20th century, introduced the little black dress, trousers, costume jewelry, and the first couture perfume, No. 5. This volume accompanies a landmark exhibition in Paris and showcases her timeless style through specially commissioned photographs and essays by fashion historians. Rare archival documents also include portraits of Chanel.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 24 September 2020
\n Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
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Gabrielle 'Coco Chanel is an iconic figure in the world of fashion, and she can rightfully claim to have invented the look of the 20th century. During the height of the Belle Époque, she boldly challenged societal norms by removing women's corsets and feathers, bobbed their hair, and introduced them to bathing suits. She also introduced the little black dress, trousers for women, costume jewelry, and the incredibly comfortable suit that became her signature. In the early 1920s, Chanel made history by creating the first-ever couture perfume, No. 5. Presented in the iconic square-cut flagon, inspired by Picasso and Cubism, it became an emblem of the Art Deco style. To this day, No. 5 remains the most popular scent ever created.

This captivating volume, published in conjunction with a groundbreaking exhibition in Paris, delves into the origins and evolution of Chanel's timeless style. Specially commissioned photographs by Julien T. Hamon showcase the clothing, while essays by fashion historians provide insight into a specific period, event, or theme. Rare archival documents, including portraits of Gabrielle Chanel herself, complement the book, offering a comprehensive look into the life and legacy of this remarkable fashion icon.

\n Weight: 1822g\n
Dimension: 251 x 319 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780500023464\n \n