Go behind the scenes as the House of Chanel shares its private archives. Drawing inspiration from the classic signature fragrance “Chanel No 5”, the book explores five key elements: jewelry, the camellia, the suit, make-up and fragrances, and the little black dresses. We explore these themes from the beginning to the present day, to discover how today's fashion designers are reinventing the iconic garments. The book enhances the visual experience with previously unpublished material such as archival images and original drawings by Karl Lagerfeld, as well as stunning images from some of the best fashion photographers in the business. The Chanel fashion house was founded in 1910 by Coco Chanel. She began her career designing hats, and became known for creating garments for women that were considered revolutionary at the time. Today, many of Chanel's works have become true classics in the world of fashion.

ISBN: 9780500513606