Coco Chanel: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon

By Megan Hess

"In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different" - Coco Chanel

Fashion is ever-changing, influenced by the key designers that capture a moment in history; and Coco Chanel is arguably the most significant influence on women's fashion in the twentieth century. Coco Chanel: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is a compilation of Megan Hess' stunning illustrations of the 100 most quintessential moments through Chanel's history, from Coco's incredible life, to the impact of Karl Lagerfeld and the incredible items that have become fashion icons - the little black dress, the luxurious bags and accessories, glamorous jewellery and of course the renowned Chanel No 5 perfume.

Interspersed with historical anecdotes and famous quotes from Coco herself, Karl Lagerfeld and other key fashion icons of the era, this book is an elegant and immersive introduction to the moments that shaped Coco and the iconic Chanel brand - and how fashion, in turn, shaped their lives.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 174379066X
• ISBN13: 9781743790663
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Hardie Grant Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

It’s a wonderful book of illustrations of fashion

I am a fan of Megan Hess and love her illustrations. This is not my first purchase of her books. It’s a wonderful book to flip through and enjoy the illustrations while reading about the famous founder of Chanel.