The Allure of Chanel (Illustrated)

Name: The Allure of Chanel (Illustrated)
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By Paul Morand

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The Allure of Chanel (Illustrated) by Paul Morand offers an intimate glimpse into the life of fashion icon Coco Chanel. Through a series of conversations, Chanel candidly shares insights into her rise from humble beginnings to becoming a pioneer in the fashion world. The book captures her innovative spirit and the profound impact she had on style and culture, accompanied by evocative illustrations that enrich her narrative.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the fashion industry's history and intrigued by the life of Coco Chanel. The biography offers a unique glimpse into Chanel's world through the eyes of someone who knew her personally, enriched with illustrations that capture her iconic style and indelible impact on fashion.

The Allure of Chanel (Illustrated)

The story of Coco Chanel in her own words, as told by her to Paul Morand - in a Deluxe special edition, illustrated by Karl Lagerfeld and authorised by Chanel

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Told in her own words, Coco Chanel's memories offer a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential women in fashion history. During a visit to St. Moritz at the end of World War II, Chanel shared intimate details of her life, loves, and fashion philosophy with her life-long friend, Paul Morand. Only coming to light after Chanel's death, her intimate recollections reveal the secrets behind her success and the captivating charm that made her a true icon.

The Allure of Chanel (Illustrated) attracted the attention of Karl Lagerfeld, who embellished it with seventy-three drawings, sketched for this special illustrated edition.

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The Allure of Chanel (Illustrated) offers an intimate portrayal of Coco Chanel, capturing her essence through a mixture of truth and embellishment, reflecting the complexity of her character. Critics commend Paul Morand’s aesthetic sensibility and worldly perspective, praising his sharp observations and eloquent writing style as he reveals the diverse facets of Chanel’s life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805330752

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Press

Contributors:

Translated by Euan Cameron
Illustrated by Karl Lagerfeld
Translated by Euan Cameron
Illustrated by Karl Lagerfeld

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Paul Morand

About the Author

Paul Morand was born in Paris in 1888. After studying at the Ecole des Sciences Politiques he joined the diplomatic corps, serving in London, Rome, Berne and Bucharest. Tender Shoots, his first collection of stories, was introduced by Marcel Proust. In a long and busy life, he found time to write poetry, novels, short stories and travel books. Morand was made a member of the Academie Francaise in 1963 and died in 1976, the year the first edition of The Allure of Chanel was published in Paris. His books The Man in a Hurry, Hecate and Her Dogs, Tender Shoots and Venices are also published by Pushkin Press.

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