Shop SELECTED BOOKS > - Edited by: Oriole Cullen, Connie Karol Burks - Hardback - 288 pages - Publisher: V&A Publishing - Height: 30.5cm / 12in - Width: 23.5cm / 9.3in - Depth: 3cm / 1.2in 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 Chanel Patrimoine, 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, together with archival images, capture the design evolution of this fashion icon. Visit our Shipping and Tax page to see international shipping rates and for information on taxes and duties. GIFT WRAPPING Your order will be prepared with the greatest care, wrapped in our signature packaging . Should your purchase be a gift, you can select to add a personal message at checkout. RETURNS We are sure you will love your JANECARR purchase, but if for any reason you are not entirely satisfied and wish to return, in part or in full... - You have 14 days from delivery date to return your item/s - We offer FREE UK returns with DHL - For more information on how to return your item/s, please view our Returns Policy Jane Carr curates a selection of one-of-a-kind products, designed to be treasured forever.
