Chanel in 55 Objects

An exquisite collection of bespoke illustrations and captivating text, bringing to life the story and designs of Gabrielle Chanel.

A collection of bespoke illustrations and text. The chic drawings depict Coco Chanel's most iconic innovations including fashion, fragrance, jewellery and accessories, as well as the places, motifs and people that inspired her.

The elegance of the Little Black Dress. The simplicity of the Breton shirt. The luxury of the fragrance. These signatures exemplify the image of Chanel.Bringing to life the story and designs of Gabrielle Chanel, the most influential couturiere in the history of fashion, Chanel in 55 Objects is an exquisite collection of bespoke illustrations and captivating text. The chic drawings depict her most iconic innovations including fashion, fragrance, jewellery and accessories, as well as the places, motifs and people that inspired her.

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A collection of bespoke illustrations and text. The chic drawings depict Coco Chanel's most iconic innovations including fashion, fragrance, jewellery and accessories, as well as the places, motifs and people that inspired her.

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Emma Baxter-Wright has taught fashion journalism at University of the Arts London and UCA. She has contributed to many publications including the New York Observer, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire, and is the bestselling author of Little Book of Chanel and Chanel in 55 Objects. Emma lives in London.

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Coco Chanel - Aubazine Abbey - Baroque - Cabaret - The equestrienne - Millinery - Boy Capel - The bob - Trousers - Jersey - Deauville - Venice - Misia - Ballets Russes - Fur - Biarritz - Le style garcon - 31 rue Cambon - Chanel No.5 - Ernest Beaux - Makeup - Bohemian style - Le Train Bleu - Pablo Picasso - Chanel Gardenia perfume - Little Black Dress - Scissors - Pearls - Samuel Goldwyn - Chanel No.22 perfume - The Ritz - Marilyn Monroe - The suit - Marlene Dietrich - Chain - 2.55 handbag - Two-tone shoe - Elizabeth Taylor - Grace Kelly - Chanel No19 perfume - Bijoux de Diamants - The logo - Paul Iribe - Jackie Kennedy - The Lion - The camellia - January 10, 1971 - Karl Lagerfeld.