Paradise Now

The fascinating life of Chanel's legendary Creative Director, written by an author who knew the man behind the myth.

'A deep knowledge of and feeling for his subject' Sunday Times

Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel's iconic Creative Director for thirty-five years, was a cultural luminary like no other. Larger than life, Lagerfeld was legendary not only for reinventing Chanel but also for his idiosyncratic personal style and captivating life, which featured a cast of the world's most famous, fabulous, and fascinating people. Not least his cat, Choupette, who herself became a fashion icon.

Journalist and author William Middleton spent years working in Paris for Women's Wear Daily, W, and Harper's Bazaar. During his time there, he interviewed and socialised with Lagerfeld, coming to see a side of the elusive designer that was kept private from the world.

In this deliciously entertaining book, Middleton takes us inside the most exclusive rooms in the fashion industry, behind the catwalk, and into a world of brilliantly talented artists, stylish socialites, and famous stars—some of the most elusive and unforgettable figures of fashion's inner circle for the past four decades.