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Coco Chanel

Coco Chanel

The Queen of Haute Couture

978280800256182EBookPlurilingua PublishingGabrielle Chanel, better known as Coco Chanel, was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century, and breathed new life into the fashion world with her elegant yet practical clothing. From the iconic little black dress to her menswear-inspired outfits and famous short haircut, Chanel was not afraid to rip up the rulebook and develop her own ideas about what fashion should be. In just 50 minutes, you will find out how Chanel’s innovative approach to womenswear turned the world of fashion upside-down, made haute couture accessible to more women than ever before, and continues to inspire designers even today. This straightforward and informative book provides a thorough discussion of the key moments in Chanel’s decades-long career, including the opening of her first shop, Chanel Modes, the launch of her iconic Chanel No. 5 perfume, and her collaboration with the Nazis during the Second World War. It also features a full biography, a valuable introduction to the political, social and economic context and an evaluation of the impact of Chanel’s work, giving you all the essential information about this icon of the fashion world. About Coco Chanel Coco Chanel rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most iconic fashion designers of all time. After her mother’s early death, the young Gabrielle Chanel was sent to a convent, where she learnt to sew, and she later used these skills and the financial support of a wealthy lover to open her first store in Paris. This was followed by further stores in Deauville and Biarritz, and by the end of the Second World War Chanel was the leading light of the fashion world. Her later years were marked by collaboration with the Nazis during the Second World War and a period of self-imposed exile in Switzerland before a triumphant return to fashion at the end of her life. This clear and accessible 82-page book is structured as follows: Introduction to Coco Chanel Biography of Coco Chanel From Gabrielle to Coco The Balsan to Capel and first steps in the world of haute couture The First World War and early successes Building an empire Dark days The comeback Political, social and economic context The First World War The interwar years The Second World War Key moments Early career Consolidating her career Difficult years and dark days Return to fashion and later life Impact of Chanel’s work Influence on the rules of fashion The Chanel empire and the design revolution Summary Gabrielle Chanel, better known as Coco Chanel, was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century, and breathed new life into the fashion world with her elegant yet practical clothing. From the iconic little black dress to her menswear-inspired outfits and famous short haircut, Chanel was not afraid to rip up the rulebook and develop her own ideas about what fashion should be. In just 50 minutes, you will find out how Chanel’s innovative approach to womenswear turned the world of fashion upside-down, made haute couture accessible to more women than ever before, and continues to inspire designers even today. This straightforward and informative book provides a thorough discussion of the key moments in Chanel’s decades-long career, including the opening of her first shop, Chanel Modes, the launch of her iconic Chanel No. 5 perfume, and her collaboration with the Nazis during the Second World War. It also features a full biography, a valuable introduction to the political, social and economic context and an evaluation of the impact of Chanel’s work, giving you all the essential information about this icon of the fashion world. About Coco Chanel Coco Chanel rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most iconic fashion designers of all time. After her mother’s early death, the young Gabrielle Chanel was sent to a convent, where she learnt to sew, and she later used these skills and the financial support of a wealthy lover to open her first store in Paris. This was followed by further stores in Deauville and Biarritz, and by the end of the Second World War Chanel was the leading light of the fashion world. Her later years were marked by collaboration with the Nazis during the Second World War and a period of self-imposed exile in Switzerland before a triumphant return to fashion at the end of her life. This clear and accessible 82-page book is structured as follows: Introduction to Coco Chanel Biography of Coco Chanel From Gabrielle to Coco The Balsan to Capel and first steps in the world of haute couture The First World War and early successes Building an empire Dark days The comeback Political, social and economic context The First World War The interwar years The Second World War Key moments Early career Consolidating her career Difficult years and dark days Return to fashion and later life Impact of Chanel’s work Influence on the rules of fashion The Chanel empire and the design revolution Summary application/pdf1 20th century, collaboration, entrepreneurship, First World War, France, French history, Second World War
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Gabrielle Chanel, better known as Coco Chanel, was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century, and breathed new life into the fashion world with her elegant yet practical clothing. From the iconic little black dress to her menswear-inspired outfits and famous short haircut, Chanel was not afraid to rip up the rulebook and develop her own...
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Gabrielle Chanel, better known as Coco Chanel, was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century, and breathed new life into the fashion world with her elegant yet practical clothing. From the iconic little black dress to her menswear-inspired outfits and famous short haircut, Chanel was not afraid to rip up the rulebook and develop her own ideas about what fashion should be. In just 50 minutes, you will find out how Chanel’s innovative approach to womenswear turned the world of fashion upside-down, made haute couture accessible to more women than ever before, and continues to inspire designers even today.

This straightforward and informative book provides a thorough discussion of the key moments in Chanel’s decades-long career, including the opening of her first shop, Chanel Modes, the launch of her iconic Chanel No. 5 perfume, and her collaboration with the Nazis during the Second World War. It also features a full biography, a valuable introduction to the political, social and economic context and an evaluation of the impact of Chanel’s work, giving you all the essential information about this icon of the fashion world.

About Coco Chanel

Coco Chanel rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most iconic fashion designers of all time. After her mother’s early death, the young Gabrielle Chanel was sent to a convent, where she learnt to sew, and she later used these skills and the financial support of a wealthy lover to open her first store in Paris. This was followed by further stores in Deauville and Biarritz, and by the end of the Second World War Chanel was the leading light of the fashion world. Her later years were marked by collaboration with the Nazis during the Second World War and a period of self-imposed exile in Switzerland before a triumphant return to fashion at the end of her life.

This clear and accessible 82-page book is structured as follows:

  • Introduction to Coco Chanel
  • Biography of Coco Chanel
    • From Gabrielle to Coco
    • The Balsan to Capel and first steps in the world of haute couture
    • The First World War and early successes
    • Building an empire
    • Dark days
    • The comeback
  • Political, social and economic context
    • The First World War
    • The interwar years
    • The Second World War
  • Key moments
    • Early career
    • Consolidating her career
    • Difficult years and dark days
    • Return to fashion and later life
  • Impact of Chanel’s work
    • Influence on the rules of fashion
    • The Chanel empire and the design revolution
  • Summary

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ISBN

9782808002561

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Plurilingua Publishing

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50MINUTES.COM – History

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Pages

82

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