Chanel: Collections and Creations

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Inspired by the House's signature fragrance, the legendary 'Chanel No 5', the book explores five central themes - the suit, the camellia, jewelry, fragrances and make-up, and the little black dress - and follows the threads from past to present to show how these key items have been rediscovered and reinvented by fashion designers working in the footsteps of their illustrious predecessors. Whether placed against a feature wall or in the center of the room, the Calvin Buttoned Velvet Bed is guaranteed to enhance the overall aesthetic of any bedroom. Dazzling clothes, intricate accessories, beautiful models and timeless design leave no doubt as to the lasting fame of the brand and embody everything that has come to symbolize the magic of Chanel. Inspired by the House’s signature fragrance, the legendary ‘Chanel No 5’, the book explores five central themes – the suit, the camellia, jewelry, fragrances and make-up, and the little black dress – and follows the threads from past to present to show how these key items have been rediscovered and reinvented by fashion designers working in the footsteps of their illustrious predecessors. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.

This is a beautiful book to have if you like the fashion house and have a keen interest in the history especially from the times of coco chanel. This book is a literary museum exhibition, a curated selection of 100 iconic and signature looks of the house of Chanel, from the timeless Little Black Dress to the impeccably simple tweed suit, the apothecary-style perfume bottle, two-tone pumps, abundant strands of faux pearls and stones, and diamond-quilted leather handbag, from Mademoiselle’s revolutionary designs to Karl Lagerfeld’s unexpected and even irreverent variations on her original codes. Selected by fashion journalist Alexander Fury, Chanel: The Impossible Collection showcases the best images from the world’s foremost editorial photographers, specialist museums, and private collections, including rarely seen archival photos, this handcrafted Ultimate Collection volume is the quintessential compendium for fashion aficionados. His previous books include Dior by Gianfranco Ferré (Assouline, 2018); Dior: Catwalk (Thames and Hudson, 2017); and Catwalking: Photographs by Chris Moore (Laurence King, 2017). Here the House of Chanel opens its private archives, revealing a galaxy of brilliant designs created by Coco Chanel from 1920 onwards.This book describes the fashion design of Coco Chanel, accompanied by photographs of Chanel collection pieces.

The book is grouped into sections: the suit, the camellia (Chanel’s signature symbol), jewelry, makeup and perfume, and the little black dress.There are women out there that I'm absolutely obsessed with, and one of them is mademoiselle Coco Chanel. Treating a range of topics from jewelry and fashion, fine art and the ‘Impossible Collections,’ the Ultimate Collection curates culture from around the world and across the ages. I believe now that karl lagerfield has passed there would be a need to have updated version to pay ode to everything he added to this fashion house. This beautiful Chanel book features the key motifs of garments and accessories for the designer brand. Signaling a new level of sophistication for true connoisseurs, these unique books are works of art in their own right.

Bott's examination of the Chanel legacy is neatly confined into 5 subjects - the suit, the little black dress, the camellia, makeup, and jewelry - which gives this book a well-organized presentation that serves to capture the essence of Coco Chanel. A lush visual selection from the Chanel archive—essential reading for fashionistas and design aficionados everywhere. After watching the film Coco Before Chanel, I wanted to find a book that displayed her fashion designs. A lush visual selection from the Chanel archiveessential reading for fashionistas and design aficionados everywhere. Just received my CHANEL book, a little Christmas present to myself absolutely love it, not too happy about marks on the top cover that's imprinted to the book itself mixed emotions.Chanel's combination of tradition, originality, and style has always made it the most seductive of fashion labels. More than any other designer of her era, Gabrielle Chanel had the ability to predict the evolution of contemporary fashion. The house’s perfectionism is apparent in the skilful combining of fabrics in typical Chanel style, transfiguring a black evening gown into a jewel in itself. Inside, you’ll discover rare designs from the archives, get an exclusive glimpse into Coco Chanel’s creative process, and delve into the unparalleled craftsmanship behind each creation. Inspired by the House's signature fragrance, the legendary 'Chanel No 5', the book explores five central themes - the suit, the camellia, jewellery, fragrances and make-up, and the little black dress - and follows the threads from past to present to show how these key items have been rediscovered and reinvented by fashion designers working in the footsteps of their illustrious predecessors.