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Little Book of Chloé
The story of the iconic brand
Series: Little Books of Fashion
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Romantic, cool and glamorous, the Chloe woman embodies the bohemian femininity that the fashion house has become known for.From the carefree romanticism of their relaxed silhouettes to their cult status leather goods, Chloe has appealed to the modern woman since its inception in 1952. Founded by...
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Romantic, cool and glamorous, the Chloe woman embodies the bohemian femininity that the fashion house has become known for.From the carefree romanticism of their relaxed silhouettes to their cult status leather goods, Chloe has appealed to the modern woman since its inception in 1952. Founded by Gaby Aghion, who introduced the revolutionary concept of ready-to-wear, the maison has since been steered by legendary designers including Karl Lagerfeld, Phoebe Philo and Stella McCartney.Including carefully curated images of Chloe's most sought-after pieces as well as captivating text, Little Book of Chloe tells the story behind an iconic fashion house from its beginnings in Paris through to its continued status as the It-girl design house today.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781802797626
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 September 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Welbeck
Illustration: 100 clr and b&w illus
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 184.0mm
Weight: 328g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Caroline Young is a writer and author specialising in fashion, pop culture and film history. Originally from Edinburgh, where she still lives, her works include Hitchcock's Heroines, The Fabulous Frances Farquharson: The Colourful Life of An American in Paris, The It Girls: Glamor, Celebrity and Scandal, and Welbeck's The Colour of Fashion and Audrey in Paris.
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