Gabrielle Chanel
Gabrielle Chanel by Tristram Hunt, published by V&A Publishing in 2023, offers a comprehensive survey of the iconic designer’s most significant contributions to fashion over a span of 60 years. This edition, comprising 287 pages, presents a detailed exploration of Chanel’s celebrated designs, including the two-piece suit, the little black dress, and the quilted handbag, which continue to influence contemporary style. The book is edited by V&A curators Oriole Cullen and Connie Karol Burks, providing a well-rounded perspective on Chanel’s impact on the fashion industry.
Readers will find a rich examination of the cut, construction, embellishment, and provenance of Chanel’s ensembles, alongside insights into the recurring design themes and motifs that defined her work. The book features newly commissioned photographs by renowned fashion photographer Nicholas Alan Cope, complemented by archival images that together illustrate Chanel’s unique fashion world. This publication serves as a valuable resource for those interested in biography, fashion history, and the evolution of design, highlighting the enduring legacy of one of fashion’s most influential figures.
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A stunning survey of Gabrielle Chanel’s most notable designs from her 60 years in fashion, edited by V&A curators Oriole Cullen and Connie Karol Burks
As one of the most successful fashion houses in existence, Chanel owes much to the templates first laid down by its founder, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (1883-1971). Some of her most celebrated designs, such as the two-piece suit, the little black dress, and the quilted handbag, remain in vogue to this day.
Chanel designed first and foremost for herself; by creating clothes fit for an independent and active lifestyle, she anticipated the needs and wants of the modern woman.
This beautiful book showcases a stunning array of Chanel’s most notable designs from her 60 years in fashion, largely drawn from the collections of the Patrimoine de CHANEL, Paris, and the V&A. It examines the cut, construction, embellishment, and provenance of the ensembles, as well as the design themes and motifs Chanel returned to throughout her career.
Newly commissioned photographs of the selected pieces by renowned fashion photographer Nicholas Alan Cope are accompanied by archival images, which together capture Chanel’s unique fashion world.
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