Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel revolutionized fashion with her visionary approach to luxe minimalism, transforming everyday fabrics like jersey and tweed into hallmarks of haute couture. Her clean, elegant silhouettes liberated women from the constraints of traditional fashion, echoing the cultural shifts of the 20th century.
The legacy of her trailblazing style lives on through the House of Chanel. Under Karl Lagerfeld’s creative direction, the brand was reimagined for the modern era—melding Chanel’s timeless codes with his own bold, inventive spirit. Lagerfeld’s revival of the storied maison became a model for reinventing heritage fashion houses today.
Assouline’s updated edition of Chanel: The Legend of an Icon pays homage to this extraordinary legacy. Curated by fashion journalist Alexander Fury, the volume features 100 iconic pieces accompanied by rich archival and contemporary imagery, offering a compelling visual narrative of Chanel’s lasting influence on global style.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel revolutionized fashion with her visionary approach to luxe minimalism, transforming everyday fabrics like jersey and tweed into hallmarks of haute couture. Her clean, elegant silhouettes liberated women from the constraints of traditional fashion, echoing the cultural shifts of the 20th century.
The legacy of her trailblazing style lives on through the House of Chanel. Under Karl Lagerfeld’s creative direction, the brand was reimagined for the modern era—melding Chanel’s timeless codes with his own bold, inventive spirit. Lagerfeld’s revival of the storied maison became a model for reinventing heritage fashion houses today.
Assouline’s updated edition of Chanel: The Legend of an Icon pays homage to this extraordinary legacy. Curated by fashion journalist Alexander Fury, the volume features 100 iconic pieces accompanied by rich archival and contemporary imagery, offering a compelling visual narrative of Chanel’s lasting influence on global style.