# Chanel: The Legend of an Icon

- **Brand:** Assouline
- **Price:** $120.00
- **Catalog:** assouline
- **Retailer:** assouline
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABq7M63H-685NLRDpV1RC-2UOnbeixa5mgoPSc6r56zVolG4KhslaDGIZks3Qyg_sMC2vg6WY2UWLhL_A4LV9dffW3NcOrbu9xU7GjO10ijE6DCsZ_0EvqC7U9tQiSpJ98wxoZMkO0zXFqPxd2RdCdWKkYPDyInWfnbEcWyflCS4KyQ2rnBcq4yo_60BZV47i2pjjQtVlmCIqAcNfeAU6jLi8OogQP_Vrh8jKGenxatUFi3VpnMGMrtw0A2DgT2jtVHP1G9k_A4yWTY8YPyoIvzZ2vODZQYc_oOk9zRBwypV-omxDyl55DP_kBfVXq_eTbLqIikh5JEOBpHZbLCFdHHtT-7XZOnhQjGLC3EmB5E1T2SgaTQCb6PGbSuk68oaMvg2sx8rmtosZNsB2bFEL0Sy7o_AqFk0nEgapJJ9Bih9YuzmelI-xrkKR2sBeL3RQQnuX4z
- **GTIN:** 882664009625
- **Availability:** In stock

## Summary

Hardcover fashion coffee table book titled 'Chanel: The Legend of an Icon', featuring a black and white cover image of Coco Chanel.

## Description

Gabrielle Chanel, known for her uncanny ability to anticipate fashion trends, transformed the world of style with her modern take on luxe minimalism. She elevated simple fabrics like jersey and tweed to couture status, creating a sophisticated yet understated silhouette that redefined fashion in the 20th century. Chanel's vision liberated women from restrictive clothing, aligning with broader societal shifts. The fashion house she founded has continued to shape modern fashion, with her successor, Karl Lagerfeld, reinventing the industry by drawing inspiration from Chanel's legacy while adding his own innovative touch. Lagerfeld's approach to reviving a storied brand became the blueprint for the modern fashion house. Assouline's updated volume, Chanel: The Legend of an Icon, captures this rich history with a curated selection of a hundred iconic pieces and insightful text by Alexander Fury, illustrating Chanel's enduring impact through archival and contemporary imagery.

## Appearance

- **Materials:** Hardcover

## Variants

- **In stock:** 1 of 1

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| 40829231759444 | In stock |

## Categories

- **Categories:** Books

## Additional Attributes

- **isbn:** 9781649803443
- **tags:** classic non travel, endear:fashion-beauty, endear:iconic-brands
- **author:** Alexander Fury
- **vendor:** ASSOULINE
- **weight:** 5.4 lb
- **language:** English
- **dimensions:** W 10 x L 13 x D 1.5 in
- **page count:** 240 pages
- **released on:** May 2024
- **product type:** Books
- **dust regularly:** Use a soft, dry cloth or feather duster to gently remove dust from the cover and page edges.
- **shopify handle:** chanel-the-legend-of-an-icon
- **cover materials:** Hardcover
- **avoid direct sunlight:** Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may cause fading or discoloration of the cover and pages, or melt or warp the binding, compromising the book's integrity.
- **number of illustrations:** over 180
- **use caution when opening:** Do not force the spine flat, especially on new books, as this may damage the binding.
- **handle with clean dry hands:** Always use clean, dry hands when handling your book to avoid transferring oils, dirt, or liquids onto the pages and cover.
- **keep away from sharp objects:** Sharp objects can damage the cover and pages.
- **keep away from liquids and food:** Avoid placing books near food or beverages to prevent spills and stains.
- **keep away from children and pets:** Large books are heavy and unwieldy and may cause injury.
- **store in a cool dry place on a low secure shelf:** Humidity and moisture can damage the paper and melt or warp the binding. Store books upright and closed on a flat surface, away from heat sources. Heavy books placed precariously on high shelves or surfaces may cause injury. Do not use as a storage surface.

## Enrichment

- **Type:** coffee table book
- **Type Synonyms:** hardcover book, art book, fashion book
- **Tags:** hardcover, illustrated, monograph, fashion history
- **Styles:** minimalist, sophisticated
- **Category Path:** Media > Books > Print Books
- **Book cover type:** Hardcover
- **Genre:** Arts, Biography, Design, Fashion & beauty
- **Language version:** ENG- English
- **Canonical Brand:** Assouline

## Images

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