Chanel: Collections and Creations

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This luxurious book is a visual feast, chronicling the legendary brand’s history through captivating photographs and insightful commentary.

Chanel’s combination of tradition, originality and style has always made it the most seductive of brands. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. 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reinvented by fashion designers working in the footsteps of their illustrious predecessors.It includes many previously unpublished archive photographs and original drawings by Karl Lagerfeld, as well as glorious images from some of the greatest names in fashion photography. The work of the house under her successor Karl Lagerfeld has transformed fashion anew: He drew the template for a fashion designer reviving a moribund house with elements from its own history.

I found the writing style to be quite approachable, but it was marred by the off-kilter page design. decorated endpapers, text illustrated with 159 photographic illustrations of which 101 are in colour, bibliography, notes, photo credits, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in white on spine, dustjacket, fine copy. With its sleek black cover and elegant design, this coffee table book is not only a beautiful decorative piece but also a must-have for fashion enthusiasts, offering a window into the timeless allure of Chanel.

The book is grouped into sections: the suit, the camellia (Chanel’s signature symbol), jewelry, makeup and perfume, and the little black dress. I really do admire (and appreciate) Chanel for her design philosophy that prioritized comfortable, attractive clothes for women.

The product must be in the same condition/original packaging that you received it and undamaged in any way. Textual paragraphs flow between pages, which is fine normally, but in this case become separated by images and full-page spreads. Nestled in linen clamshell presentation cases, these books attract collectors, lovers of the printed page, and those who devour the culture of our time.

Here the House of Chanel opens its private archives, revealing a galaxy of brilliant designs created by Coco Chanel from 1920 onwards. Just as Chanel created modern fashion, Lagerfeld in turn established the blueprint of the modern fashion house. 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. The whole book flatters both Chanel and Lagerfeld, and fails to address any controversies that would have made the content more interesting. Beautifully written, with 159 illustrations, 101 photos and so much history and information, about Coco, about Chanel and most importantly about fashion.