Chanel and Her World - Softcover

Charles-Roux, Edmonde

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0297781952 ISBN 13: 9780297781950

Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1982

Synopsis

Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel (19 August 1883 - 10 January 1971) was a French fashion designer and founder of the Chanel brand. She is credited with trademarking the famous quote, "A girl should be two things: Classy and Fabulous." She is the only fashion designer listed on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century. Along with Paul Poiret, Chanel was credited with liberating women from the constraints of the "corseted silhouette" and popularizing the acceptance of a sportive, casual chic as the feminine standard in the post-World War I era. A prolific fashion creator, Chanel's influence extended beyond couture clothing. Her design aesthetic was realized in jewelry, handbags, and fragrance. Her signature scent, Chanel No. 5, has become an iconic product. Chanel was known for her lifelong determination, ambition, and energy which she applied to her professional and social life. She achieved both success as a businesswoman and social prominence thanks to the connections she made through her work. These included many artists and craftspeople to whom she became a patron. However, Chanel's life choices generated controversy, particularly her behaviour during the German occupation of France in World War II.

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About the Author

Edmonde Charles-Roux, nee le 17 avril 1920 a Neuilly-sur-Seine, est une femme de lettres francaise. Elle a egalement ete la conjointe de Gaston Defferre ancien maire de Marseille. Elle recoit le prix Goncourt en 1966 pour le roman Oublier Palerme.

Edition details

• Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
• Publication date: 1982
• Language: French
• ISBN 10: 0297781952
• ISBN 13: 9780297781950
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256