The House of Chanel is synonymous with not one, but two iconic designers. First there was Gabrielle, and then there was Karl.
The Story of Chanel is the stunning two-book gift set that, through over 200 images accompanied by expert text from bestselling author Emma Baxter-Wright, explores the birth and evolution of the most illustrious fashion house in the world.
The first book chronicles Coco Chanel's revolutionary innovations in sportswear and jersey fashions for women as well as the classics that made her name, such as the tweed suit, little black dress and of course Chanel No.5. Go on to read about Karl Lagerfeld's reinvention of Gabrielle's codes, ingeniously updating her signatures for the modern woman, and adorning everything with the instantly recognizable double-C logo.
Immerse yourself in the world of Chanel, and discover the origins of chic.
Immerse yourself in the world of Chanel, and discover the origins of chic in this stunning slipcase gift set of two fully illustrated books.
The House of Chanel is synonymous with not one, but two iconic designers: first there was Coco Chanel, and then there was Karl Lagerfeld. The Story of Chanel is the two-book set from bestselling author Emma Baxter-Wright that explores the birth and evolution of the House of Chanel. The first book chronicles Coco's revolutionary innovations and iconic classics, from jersey and sportswear to the little black dress and Chanel No5. The second explores Karl's ingenious reinvention of Coco's signatures for the modern woman.
With 200 images showcasing the designs, runway shows, accessories, campaigns, fragrances, key pieces and street style moments of the world's most celebrated fashion house, this little bit of luxury in a box is the perfect upsized gift for fashion lovers.