| Other author/creator | Hunt, Tristram, 1974- author of introduction, etc. |
| Other author/creator | Arzalluz, Miren, 1978- author of introduction, etc. |
| Other author/creator | Cullen, Oriole, editor. |
| Other author/creator | Burks, Connie Karol, editor. |
| Other author/creator | Victoria and Albert Museum, host institution. |
| Other author/creator | Chanel (Firm). Works. Selections. |
| Abstract |
"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." |
| General note | First published by V &A Publishing to accompany the exhibition "Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto," on view from 16 September 2023 to 25 February 2024 at the Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, London SW7 2RL. |
| General note | Forewords by Tristram Hunt and Miren Arzalluz. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | exhibition catalogs. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| Genre/form | Exhibition catalogs. |
| Genre/form | Catalogues d'exposition. |
| Other title | Gabrielle Chanel, fashion Manifesto. |
| LCCN | 2022439863 |
| ISBN | 9781838510398 hardback |
| ISBN | 1838510397 hardback |
| ISBN | 9781838510442 paperback |
| ISBN | 1838510443 paperback |
