The Allure Of Chanel

Author : Paul Morand
Publisher : Pushkin Press Classics
ISBN 13 : 1782270574
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Allure of Chanel written by Paul Morand and published by Pushkin Press Classics. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a foreword by Karl Lagerfeld, “this enchanting, tiny book”—a series of transcriptions from interviews with the fashion icon—is the closest anyone can get to a face-to-face with Coco [Chanel]” (The Spectator) Coco Chanel invited Paul Morand to visit her in St. Moritz at the end of the Second World War when he was given the opportunity to write her memoirs; his notes of their conversations were put away in a drawer and only came to light one year after Chanel’s death. Now, he presents them here in The Allure of Chanel. Through Morand’s transcription of their conversations, Chanel tells us about her friendship with Misia Sert, the men in her life—Boy Capel, the Duke of Westminster, artists such as Diaghilev, her philosophy of fashion and the story behind the legendary Number 5 perfume. The memories of Chanel told in her own words provide vivid sketches and portray the strength of Coco’s character, leaving us with an extraordinary insight into Chanel the woman and the woman who created Chanel.

Author : Paul Morand
Publisher : Pushkin Press Classics
ISBN 13 : 1805330217
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Allure of Chanel written by Paul Morand and published by Pushkin Press Classics. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Coco Chanel in her own words, as told by her to Paul Morand, in a beautfiul new paperback edition Perfect for fans of the luxurious and exceptional world of Chanel, and of Daniele Bott's landmark book Chanel: Collections and Creations Coco Chanel invited Paul Morand to visit her in St Moritz at the end of the Second World War when he was given the opportunity to write her memoirs; his notes of their intimate conversations were put away in a drawer and only came to light a year after Chanel's death. Through Morand's transcription of their conversations, Chanel tells us about her friendship with Misia Sert, the men in her life, her philosophy of fashion and the story behind the legendary Chanel No. 5 perfume. These memories of Coco Chanel told in her own words artfully sketches the elusive, mysterious and charming woman behind Chanel.

Author : Paul Morand
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1908968923
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Allure of Chanel written by Paul Morand and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deluxe special edition of the memoir on Coco Chanel, with exclusive illustrations by Karl Lagerfeld and authorised by Chanel.

Author : PAUL. MORAND
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781805330752
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ALLURE OF CHANEL (ILLUSTRATED). written by PAUL. MORAND and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Isabelle Fiemeyer
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 2080301624
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Intimate Chanel written by Isabelle Fiemeyer and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most personal account of the life and work of legendary designer Coco Chanel ever told. Coco Chanel’s life and work have been recounted often in print and film-everything except the details of her most private self: her fondness for symbolism and poetry, the men she loved, her family, and in particular her nephew Andre Palasse, whom she raised like a son. His daughter Gabrielle Palasse-Labrunie--goddaughter to both Chanel and the Duke of Westminster and Chanel’s only direct descendant--enjoyed a close-knit relationship with the designer for more than forty years. In this biography, she opens her doors and shares personal memories of her great-aunt. This work--divided into five chronological parts, including Chanel’s dark periods--plunges the reader into the private world of Chanel, offering intimate insight. Photographs of Chanel’s personal effects, many of which have never before been seen or published, include presents from her great love Boy Capel, furniture, favorite jewelry, talismans, clothes, family photographs, rare documents, correspondence, and books with personal inscriptions. In Intimate Chanel, Palasse-Labrunie discloses all that was “important” to her great-aunt and recounts their private conversations, unveiling who her “Auntie Coco” really was: a Chanel who was very different from her public persona.

Author : Karl Schlögel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 150954660X
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Scent of Empires written by Karl Schlögel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can a drop of perfume tell the story of the twentieth century? Can a smell bear the traces of history? What can we learn about the history of the twentieth century by examining the fate of perfumes? In this remarkable book, Karl Schlögel unravels the interconnected histories of two of the world’s most celebrated perfumes. In tsarist Russia, two French perfumers – Ernest Beaux and Auguste Michel – developed related fragrances honouring Catherine the Great for the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty. During the Russian Revolution and Civil War, Beaux fled Russia and took the formula for his perfume with him to France, where he sought to adapt it to his new French circumstances. He presented Coco Chanel with a series of ten fragrance samples in his laboratory and, after smelling each, she chose number five – the scent that would later go by the name Chanel No. 5. Meanwhile, as the perfume industry was being revived in Soviet Russia, Auguste Michel used his original fragrance to create Red Moscow for the tenth anniversary of the Revolution. Piecing together the intertwined histories of these two famous perfumes, which shared a common origin, Schlögel tells a surprising story of power, intrigue and betrayal that offers an altogether unique perspective on the turbulent events and high politics of the twentieth century. This brilliant account of perfume and politics in twentieth-century Europe will be of interest to a wide general readership.

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780847860425
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Women of Singular Beauty written by and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration of Chanel haute couture photographed by one of fashion's most acclaimed hotographers. As the fashion cognoscenti would say, there's magic in true haute couture--the creations that entail thousands of hours of handwork, crafting, embellishing. In an exclusive shoot with the house of Chanel, photographer Cathleen Naundorf gained rare access to their physical archives to photograph couture gowns against theatrical backdrops. The result: a book of ethereal, cinematic photographs that capture the exquisiteness of the ensembles and the magical allure of haute couture. This is what sartorial dreams are made of. For more than two decades, Naundorf has used her expert photographic skills to pay homage to the haute couture aesthetic. Combining her experiences in travel, art, and photojournalism, Naundorf elaborately arranges each detail of her photographs, using storyboards and extensively researching the lighting, setting, backdrops, props, hairpieces, makeup, and design for every image. Each photograph is a singular vision suggesting romance, surrealism, exoticism, and above all else, fantasy.

Author : Hannah Rogers
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1668054507
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coco Chanel written by Hannah Rogers and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-06-25 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elevate your personal style based on iconic advice from Coco Chanel with this beautiful and practical guide to dressing your best. There is no one more synonymous with style than Coco Chanel. Her pillars of simplicity, elegance, comfort, nautical, monochrome, and the iconic little black dress remain relevant today. Coco Chanel: The Style Principles gives you ideas to elevate your everyday outfits with wise, fashionable, and accessible tips. Throughout these pages, you will find photography of the timeless and classic looks that embody the beloved Chanel brand, while simultaneously learning how to tailor these looks to your own closet and personal style. Not only will you learn how to dress in the Chanel-style, but you’ll also learn about the extraordinary legacy behind the prolific French fashion creator. This handy little book has everything you need to know about the guiding principles that make her influence iconic.

Author : Dora Lardelli
Publisher : Assouline Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1614288534
Total Pages : 5 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book St. Moritz Chic written by Dora Lardelli and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nestled in Switzerland’s alpine Engadin Valley, St. Moritz stands on its own amidst a sea of celebrated ski resorts in that it has long maintained an elusive allure. The winter home of personalities from Gunter Sachs and Gianni Agnelli to Sofia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, John Lennon, and Claudia Schiffer, there are few places in the world that manage to unite so many of the top names in cinema, art, and fashion all in one place, year after year. Author Dora Lardelli takes the reader on a journey through Chanel and Hitchcock’s favorite haunts and the hidden parties at Badrutt’s Palace where royalty goes to play, without forgetting the natural beauty, village charm and architectural mastery that define it. St. Moritz also takes readers on a majestic tour of its special events, from Winter Olympics to the annual Snow Polo World Cup, as well as the summertime Jazz Festival and the British Classic Car Meeting. In St. Moritz creatives and royals share skiwassers slope-side on the sheepskin benches of El Paradiso, pause to sip champagne on long strolls around its frozen, crystalline lake and enjoy coffee and confections at the centuries old Hanselmann. St. Moritz has never lost its inimitable appeal, and will continue to reign as an elegant hideaway for all those who have come to call it a home away from home.

Author : Jacques Helleu
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jacques Helleu & Chanel written by Jacques Helleu and published by . This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated volume tells the story of Helleu's vision for Chanel over the past 40 years.