Vogue on: Coco Chanel (Vogue on Designers)
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (789 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1849491119 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Perhaps her most important contribution to the fashion world was the simple, much-imitated 'little black dress' which made its debut in 1926. In 1921 Coco opened her Chanel boutique in Paris - still a destination store today - and launched her first perfume, Chanel No.5. With original illustrations and images from celebrated photographers, such as Cecil Beaton, Bronwyn Cosgrave traces the story of Coco Chanel's iconic designs and glamorous, racy life. Its unique archive of photographs, taken by the
Bronwyn Cosgrave is the author of three critically acclaimed fashion history books including Made For Each Other and Fashion and the Academy Awards, the first complete fashion history of the Oscars. She is the former features editor of British Vogue, and a regular contributor to the international editions of Vogue. She is a TV commentator, luxury brand con
"Five Stars" according to Farrah Gabriel. Great book and good coffee table book! Thanks!
. She is the former features editor of British Vogue, and a regular contributor to the international editions of Vogue. She is a TV commentator, luxury brand consultant and the founding chairperson of the Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize. About the Author Bronwyn Cosgrave is the author of three critically acclaimed fashion history books including Made For Each Other and Fashion and the Academy Awards, the first complete fashion history of the Oscars