Product Description
by Maggie Davis (Author)
Chanel: Style Icon charts Coco Chanel's fashion evolution through 70 beautifully illustrated style moments including pieces from her famous wardrobe, her most iconic looks and her own special kind of styling.
From the invention of the little black dress to pioneering trousers for women and pearls perfect for every occasion, this book showcases how Chanel was a supreme innovator of all things elegant and beautiful. Chanel's genius wasn't limited to clothing, her ambitions saw her move into making accessories such as the 2.55 padded flap bag and, of course, the signature Chanel No. 5 perfume. As well as charting Coco's personal and professional journey into fashion royalty, the book also looks at the legacy of the Chanel brand and the influence of another fashion legend--Karl Lagerfeld. Tastefully and elegantly illustrated throughout, this volume is a must-have for admirers of Coco Chanel, fashion historians, and fans of fashion illustration.Author Biography
Maggie Davis is a style journalist and digital editor based in London. After studying at the London College of Fashion in the late '90s, she went on to work on the fashion desks at Vogue, ES Magazine and Time Out. She has since run a successful kids' style blog and worked as a consultant for big brands including Marks & Spencer and John Lewis.
Number of Pages: 176
Dimensions: 0.88 x 8.88 x 6.12 IN
Publication Date: November 22, 2022
