Coco Chanel, New Edition: The Legend and the Life
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Filled with fresh new research and never-before-seen photos, this updated edition of the definitive biography of Coco Chanel deepens our understanding of the history and legacy of the incredible woman who shaped modern fashion and created an empire of haute couture. Coco Chanel was an extraordinary inventor, conjuring up the little black dress, bobbed hair, trousers for women, contemporary chic, bestselling perfumes, and the most successful fashion brand of all time. But she also invented herself, fashioning the myth of her own life with the same dexterity as her couture; and what lies beneath her own glossy surface is darker, more mysterious, and far more intriguing. Uncovering remarkable new details about Gabrielle Chanel's humble early years, Justine Picardie picks up the legend Chanel where it began--in orphanhood and poverty. Throwing new light on her passionate and, at times, dark relationships and providing profound insights into her connections with Cocteau, Diaghilev, Picasso, and Dali, this beautifully constructed portrait gives a fresh and penetrating look at what made Coco Chanel the strong-spirited and powerful presence she became. An authoritative account, based on personal observations and interviews with Chanel's last surviving friends, employees, and relatives, the book also unravels her coded language and symbols and tracks the influence of her formative years on her legendary style. Feared and revered by the rest of the fashion industry, Coco Chanel died in 1971 at the age of 87, but her legacy lives on. This special new edition has been extensively revised and updated and offers a uniquely authoritative account of the world's greatest designer. Adding fresh new insights and discoveries, it comes complete with a compelling array of previously unseen images from the Chanel archives. Review: Brilliant! - A comprehensive and well-written biography. Review: great read - Good read good value for money great history
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| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 73 Reviews |
E**J
Brilliant!
A comprehensive and well-written biography.
N**L
great read
Good read good value for money great history
F**L
Doesn’t look new
Great content, was perfect for a gift but the cover was dirty. Didn’t look new
M**.
A Captivating Dive into Coco Chanel's Life and Legacy
Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life by Justine Picardie offers an in-depth exploration of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's journey from humble beginnings to becoming a fashion icon. Drawing from Chanel's archives and personal interviews, Picardie presents a nuanced portrait that delves into Chanel's relationships with luminaries like Cocteau, Picasso, and Dali. The biography sheds light on Chanel's early years, her rise in the fashion world, and the complexities that shaped her legacy. For readers seeking a comprehensive understanding of Chanel's life beyond the glamour, this book is an essential read. My 95 yr old Mom LOVED it!
D**S
She was mentally affected in the ways she was brought up as a child.
It’s a long read. Took me months of pushing myself thru this moody dark personality.
A**R
Inspirational and well researched book
I like this book very much. It has some of the topics already covered in other books, yes, but this authoress has a clear love for her subject. It is well written as a result and is thouroughly engaging. It is a book that is hard to put down and one that will certainly be a re-read.
A**R
Great book.
Great book and made a great gift.
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