Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life

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There are facts in the book which are fascinating, how Channel No 5 was named, how the famous Channel Handbags were first designed and so much more . She seemed to have an attitude and the way she spoke of her upbringing and family didn't endear me to her, but her impact on the fashion world is undeniable and the author has done a brilliant job of bringing her to life. I don't speak French, but I can only hope the times she employed that language she did better than with the English, when words were mis-pronounced (e.

The Great Lives in Graphics series is a new way of looking at the lives of famous and influential people. To tell the truth, with the progress of human civilization and the improvement of the level of science and technology, the status of women in the society has gradually improved. Despite the adversity she faced during her early years, her ambition shone through to make her name one of the most recognised in the fashion industry and the world.Number 5, her pearl necklaces, her love of fashion, her commitment to elegance and style, her devotion to her Maison, a love story with an Englishman and rumours of nazi simpathies.

The pink suit Jackie Kennedy was wearing when the President was shot they say was made by Coco, the pictures showing the history of the great designer are an added plus in this book. Those stories, also fully explained care and time pay for her each work, this is also the reason why she became the representative of fashion. I was extremely surprised by her life and I loved the depiction that Rose gave of this incredible if not somewhat scary woman who powered through a time where women were not equal and had to fight doubly hard to their male counterparts for recognition. This isnt an easy book to read, mostly because at times the author seems lost on which direction to take, so quotes from everyone who knew her pop up all over the place, slowing down the pace and making one a tiny bit bored.As the holidays roll around, you might have a little bit more time to read and fully immerse yourself in a great story.

It was a book focussed on revealing truth and facts, and I learned some things about Chanel I had not known before. While I feel that I know a lot more about Chanel now that I've read the book, it was a very cumbersome effort to try to finish it.Capel introduced Chanel to an English tailor, and they began to design some cloth that Chanel think fashion. Her designs were known for their comfort and simplicity, and she once famously said, "Fashion fades, only style remains the same. We offer several premium framing options and if you choose a print from us, our framers will professionally frame the artwork for you so it arrives ready-to-hang. The cover is simply stunning and draws you into opening the pages and this book would definitely look great on any coffee table to peruse at your leisure.