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Chanel
Chanel presents the world of Coco Chanel beyond the realm of fashion, where her monumental influence has already been thoroughly documented, with evidence of Chanel in all her relations with the most prolific artists of the first half of the 20th century. 220 illustrations, 100 in color.
- GenresFashion
224 pages, Hardcover
First published May 15, 1989
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Jean Leymarie
213 booksJean Leymarie (17 July 1919, Gagnac-sur-Cère, Lot – 9 March 2006) was a French art historian.
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May 14, 2024
Definitely a coffee table book. I bought this as a gift for a fashion fan. While I think the book will be appreciated, I wish it had been more about Chanel. The first part of the book is a history of fashion from almost prehistory. Interesting but not Chanel.
The author couples famous art pieces with Chanel's works and I appreciated that. As Chanel made her way, she also befriended and was influenced by many contemporary artists, poets, playwrights, and intelligentsia.
I guess I wanted more design.
The author couples famous art pieces with Chanel's works and I appreciated that. As Chanel made her way, she also befriended and was influenced by many contemporary artists, poets, playwrights, and intelligentsia.
I guess I wanted more design.
Displaying 1 of 1 review