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An unrivalled icon of grace and femininity, Audrey Hepburn is perhaps the most beloved star in the history of cinema. She enchanted millions of people with the sweetness of her smile and her inimitable style and was able to renew her image throughout the decades, anticipating fashion trends and establishing a new ideal of beauty. This volume retraces Hepburn's incredible rise, from the early years to her worldwide fame. The book is divided into four sections: 'A Star is Born', which follows Audrey's first steps into the spotlight as a doe-eyed dancer; 'The Golden Age', how Audrey became the muse of Hubert de Givenchy and gave Hollywood a new ideal of elegance; 'A Diva's Style', which touches on Breakfast at Tiffany's, where Holly Golighty went down in the history of cinema with her sunglasses and little black dress, along with many others of Audrey's later film work; and 'Saving the Children'. This final section of the book puts great emphasis on her humanitarian work as UNICEF ambassador, on the side of all the children of the world. Both on screen and in real life, Audrey has remained faithful to the elegance of understatement and kindness, hidden behind her unforgettable smile.
Born in 1921, Chanel No. 5 has never stopped being seductive. For a century, it has resisted the whims of fashion and the passing of time, as if Coco Chanel had found the formula for eternal femininity. What is the secret to its success? A sensual amber blend that is still today considered a milestone in perfumery. But it’s also about that magnificent square bottle, a masterpiece of simplicity that inspired the work of avantgarde artists. It is exhibited at MoMA as a work of art, a timeless icon that conquered Dalí and Andy Warhol. The history of the most famous perfume in the world lives on in the pages of this illustrated book, starting with the liaison between Coco and a Russian prince and ending with today. It tells the story of how the legend of a fragrance entered the collective imagination thanks to the words of Marilyn Monroe: “What do I wear to bed? Five drops of Chanel No. 5 and nothing else.” From that moment on, Maison Chanel has always chosen gorgeous stars with innate class for the ads of their iconic perfume, which are made even more fascinating by the great photographers who shoot these faces. They are faithful, like millions of other women, to the law of Coco Chanel: “A woman who doesn’t wear perfume has no future.”
Coco Chanel was founder and queen of a fashion empire, and her name is forever linked to an unmistakable style. Before all this, Mademoiselle Coco was Gabrielle, a poor orphan who rejected convention and put her independence above all else. With her grit and tenacity, she made her fortune and restored freedom to women. This volume celebrates a true icon 50 years after her passing, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the timeless Chanel N Degrees5. She revolutionized the concept of feminine elegance with straight dresses and inventions that would later become icons: these were the little black dress, Chanel N Degrees 5, costume jewellery, the suit with gold buttons, the quilted bag. Her myth lives again in a biography illustrated by images portraying her as the perfect embodiment of the timeless elegance. Because, as Coco said, "fashion passes; style remains."
The Future is Female and Strong Women are Leading the Charge!Girls Rule is a female empowerment book about the powerful lives of strong women who broke down barriers, inspired millions, and accomplished their goals against several odds. The future is female and women are taking over the world. They're dreaming big and aiming for a better future all while tapping into their divine feminine energy. Empowering books for women is essential for growing and blossoming into the woman that you're meant to be. Strong women are breaking barriers all across the world. Soft yet fearless, these independent women are the protagonists of several revolutions destined to change humanity forever through women power. These women inspire action, resilience, and hope for readers of all ages and genders who believe the future is female. Inside Girls Rule, you'll find: An inspirational and empowering book for women to tackle inequality on all levels Lessons that highlight the importance of intersectionality by women leaders Personal accounts of strong women such as Emma Watson, Michelle Obama, Billie Eilish, Amanda Gorman, and more If you're looking for empowering books for women or inspirational books by women like The Great Book of Badass Women, Legendary Ladies, or The Book of Awesome Girls, you'll love Girls Rule.
Women can change the world. They have already done so in the past, they continue to do it today, and they will always do it in the future, following the example of extraordinary female figures that were capable of challenging conventions and changing history. This book relates the exciting lives of fifty of yesterday and today’s outstanding women whose achievements left a deep mark on society. It tells about queens and artists, politicians and fashion designers, actresses and scientists, explorers and entrepreneurs, sportswomen and ordinary women who, courageously and creatively, have given their lives meaning. They pursued their ambitions and showed strongly and passionately that anyone can achieve their dreams, even those that the world considers inappropriate or impossible for a woman. Their lives are often marked by successes and triumphs, but also by tragedies and ordeals, as thrilling and moving as the plots of great novels. Among the many biographies, the book presents the figures of Maria Montessori, Emmeline Pankhurst, Amelia Earhart, Coco Chanel, Simone de Beauvoir, Estée Lauder, Rosa Parks, Eva Perón, Joséphine Baker, Jane Goodall, Mary Quant, Zaha Hadid, Malala Yousafzai, and many others.
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