Coco Chanel, 9781743790663
Hardcover
A stylish, illustrated journey through the life of fashion icon Coco Chanel.

Coco Chanel

The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon

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  • Hardcover

    208 pages

  • Release Date

    30 September 2015

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Summary

Coco Chanel: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is an illustrated biography of Coco Chanel’s life from the internationally renowned illustrator and author, Megan Hess. It features key moments from Coco’s amazing life and iconic items from the fashion empire that she built. Think an illustrated picture book for adults, told through Megan’s stylish and feminine illustrations with a fun, whimsical and magical bent. Coco Chanel takes us on a romp through the…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781743790663
ISBN-10:174379066X
Author:Megan Hess
Publisher:Hardie Grant Books
Imprint:Hardie Grant Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:208
Release Date:30 September 2015
Weight:626g
Dimensions:217mm x 147mm x 22mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Using her signature Montblanc pen, Hess brings the designer s story and signature creations quilted bags, ballet flats, the little black dress to life, alongside classic Coco Chanel quotes and historical tidbits.”-STYLECASTER.COM “Through Hess’s brushes, 100 quintessential moments in Chanel’s history, from Coco’s childhood in an orphanage to her designing of the classic tweed jacket, come to life in colored sketches, which are interspersed with famous quotes from Chanel herself, as well as the maison’s current creative director Karl Lagerfeld and other key fashion icons. [Coco Chanel] is a unique celebration of how the designer has shaped contemporary fashion with her iconic style and enduring brand.”-BLOUIN ARTINFO ONLINE “If you re looking for an exclusive gift, this might be it…Coco Chanel: The illustrated world of a fashion iconis a compilation of Megan Hess’s stunning illustrations of the 100 most quintessential moments through Chanel’s history, from Coco’s incredible life, to the impact of Karl Lagerfeld on the company and the incredible items that have become iconic of the brand the little black dress, the luxurious bags and accessories, glamorous jewellery and of course the renowned Chanel No 5 perfume…Coco Chanel: The illustrated world of a fashion iconis a collector’s item for every Chanel fan.”-30s Magazine via Wordpress““Using her signature Montblanc pen, Hess brings the designer s story and signature creations quilted bags, ballet flats, the little black dress to life, alongside classic Coco Chanel quotes and historical tidbits.”-“STYLECASTER.COM” “Through Hess’s brushes, 100 quintessential moments in Chanel’s history, from Coco’s childhood in an orphanage to her designing of the classic tweed jacket, come to life in colored sketches, which are interspersed with famous quotes from Chanel herself, as well as the maison’s current creative director Karl Lagerfeld and other key fashion icons. [“Coco Chanel”] is a unique celebration of how the designer has shaped contemporary fashion with her iconic style and enduring brand.”-“BLOUIN ARTINFO ONLINE ”“If you re looking for an exclusive gift, this might be it…“Coco Chanel: The illustrated world of a fashion icon”is a compilation of Megan Hess’s stunning illustrations of the 100 most quintessential moments through Chanel’s history, from Coco’s incredible life, to the impact of Karl Lagerfeld on the company and the incredible items that have become iconic of the brand the little black dress, the luxurious bags and accessories, glamorous jewellery and of course the renowned Chanel No 5 perfume…“Coco Chanel: The illustrated world of a fashion icon”is a collector’s item for every Chanel fan.””-30s Magazine via Wordpress””

About The Author

Megan Hess

Megan Hess is an internationally acclaimed fashion illustrator. Her prestigious clients include Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar, The New York Times, Chanel, Dior, Cartier, Prada, Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. Her bestselling fashion books and beloved Claris series for children have sold over a million copies worldwide.

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