Gabrielle Chanel (the Official V&A Exhibitiion Book) by Oriole Cullen and Connie Karol Burks

The official exhibition book, created to accompany the exhibition, Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto at the V&A South Kensington from 16 September 2023.

As one of the most successful fashion houses in existence, Chanel owes much to the templates first laid down by its founder - Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel (1883-1971).

Some of her most celebrated designs, such as the two-piece suit, the little black dress and the quilted handbag, remain in vogue to this day.

Chanel designed first and foremost for herself: by creating clothes fit for an independent and active lifestyle, she anticipated the needs and wants of the modern woman.

This beautiful book showcases a stunning array of Chanel's most notable designs from her 60 years in fashion, largely drawn from the collections of the Chanel Patrimoine, Paris and the V&A.

It examines the cut, construction, embellishment and provenance of the ensembles, as well as the design themes and motifs Chanel returned to throughout her career.

Newly commissioned photographs of the selected pieces, together with archival images, capture the design evolution of this fashion icon.

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Hardback

Language: English

Extent: 288

Publication Date: 14 September 2023

ISBN-13: 9781838510398

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Publisher: V & A Publishing

Imprint: V & A Publishing