Five +1 times Chanel in books
Must-have books
The five best Chanel books of this moment (plus a little bonus).
Many books have been made about Chanel and the Grande Dame of Fashion herself: Coco Chanel. These are the best five of this moment.
Eternal Chanel
This re-designed edition of Jean Leymarie’s classic monograph is a luxurious, glamorous complement to the literature on Coco Chanel. With pithy quotes from Chanel herself on fashion, society, art and attitudes, and revelatory images that link the modernist spirit with Chanel’s unique sense of chic, this will be a prized addition to the library of nearly every fashion aficionado.
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Chanel The Vocabulary of Style
Eleven chapters compare Chanel's trademarks over the years and to the present day, letting the vocabulary of Chanel’s style speak for itself.
Chanel: The Vocabulary Of Style
This book identifies key elements that have defined Chanel’s style for generations, such as jersey and tweed and the little black dress. Eleven chapters compare the original forms of these enduring trademarks with their later expressions over the years and to the present day, letting the vocabulary of Chanel’s style speak for itself.
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‘Chanel is an eternal bomb that none of us can hope to defuse.’
‘Chanel is an eternal bomb that none of us can hope to defuse.’
Chanel: Collections and Creations
The book explores five central themes: the Chanel suit, the Chanel camellia, Chanel jewelry, makeup and perfume and of course: the famous little black dress. It follows the threads from past to present to show how these key items have been rediscovered and reinvented by new designers. It includes many previously unpublished archive photographs and original drawings by Karl Lagerfeld, as well as glorious images from some of the greatest names in fashion photography.
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Chanel Catwalk
The definitive overview of Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel creations since his first show in 1983 – the first book in a new ‘Catwalk’ series. A treasure trove of inspiration, this richly illustrated publication will be the must-have reference for all fashion professionals and Chanel obsessives.
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Chanel Catwalk
The definitive overview of Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel creations since his first show in 1983.
Chanel: The Karl Lagerfeld Campaigns
When Karl Lagerfeld was named at the helm of the fashion house in 1983, he set out to radically shake up and update its image – not only through bold collections but also, from 1987 onwards, by choosing to shoot the house’s campaigns himself, a move that was unprecedented for a fashion designer.
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Chanel: The Karl Lagerfeld Campaigns
Overview of the campaigns photographed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, from 1987 onwards.
Bonus book
The Lives of 50 Fashion Legends
These quirky, visual biographies of the world’s most renowned fashion designers also features the life (decisions) of Coco Chanel, which makes the book a perfect bonus addition to the other five books on this page. This visual book walks you through the stories of the world’s greatest designers, across the decades. Alongside Coco Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld, the book also boasts historical information and illustrated biographies about designers like Cristobal Balenciaga and Yves Saint Laurent.
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The Lives of 50 Fashion Legends
Karl Lagerfeld (3rd row, left) and Coco Chanel (4rd row, 2nd from left)
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