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Gabrielle Chanel (the Official V&A Exhibition Book)
£31.20£38.00 (-18%)
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.
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Additional information
| Publisher | V&A, 1st edition (14 Sept. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 288 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1838510397 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1838510398 |
| Dimensions | 23.88 x 3.43 x 32.39 cm |
by Tatiana Grishchenko
Excellent
by Fiona Charlotte
Arrived in wrapped in plastic, so new and untouched. It’s far, far superior to the French book that was published for the exhibition held there. These photos are very clear and the details can be seen. It covers items from Chanel’s whole career and a little beyond. Photo on one side, text on the other. I quote directly from text on page 256
“Vogue referred to the fact that it had been inspired by Indian dress, titling the look a ‘Lamé Indian tunic’ and likening it to something that might have been worn by a ‘young Rajput prince’. This language reflects the attitude of western fashion in this period (and in decades to come), when global cultures were liberally referenced as sources of inspiration without relevant context or acknowledgement of original creators”.
Personally, I don’t need that sort of text. Hence 4 stars not 5.
by Gaynor Brown
Wonderful photos of the V&A exhibition contents.