Filled with fresh new research and never-before-seen photos, this
updated edition of the definitive biography of Coco Chanel deepens
our understanding of the history and legacy of the incredible woman
who shaped modern fashion and created an empire of haute couture.
Coco Chanel was an extraordinary inventor, conjuring up the little
black dress, bobbed hair, trousers for women, contemporary chic,
bestselling perfumes, and the most successful fashion brand of all
time. But she also invented herself, fashioning the myth of her own
life with the same dexterity as her couture; and what lies beneath
her own glossy surface is darker, more mysterious, and far more
intriguing. Uncovering remarkable new details about Gabrielle
Chanel's humble early years, Justine Picardie picks up the legend
Chanel where it began--in orphanhood and poverty. Throwing new
light on her passionate and, at times, dark relationships and
providing profound insights into her connections with Cocteau,
Diaghilev, Picasso, and Dali, this beautifully constructed portrait
gives a fresh and penetrating look at what made Coco Chanel the
strong-spirited and powerful presence she became. An authoritative
account, based on personal observations and interviews with
Chanel's last surviving friends, employees, and relatives, the book
also unravels her coded language and symbols and tracks the
influence of her formative years on her legendary style. Feared and
revered by the rest of the fashion industry, Coco Chanel died in
1971 at the age of 87, but her legacy lives on. This special new
edition has been extensively revised and updated and offers a
uniquely authoritative account of the world's greatest designer.
Adding fresh new insights and discoveries, it comes complete with a
compelling array of previously unseen images from the Chanel
archives.
General
Imprint: |
Collins
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2023 |
Authors: |
Justine Picardie
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 178mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
384 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-06-337288-7 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-06-337288-6 |
Barcode: |
9780063372887 |
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