Edmonde Charles-Roux was a writer and journalist whose literary work, recognized with a prestigious prize, explored themes of identity and societal norms. Her career was marked by a courageous fight for women's rights and social justice, both in her writing and her personal life. From her wartime volunteerism to her influential roles in fashion journalism, she consistently challenged conventions and advocated for equality. Charles-Roux was a true crusader, using her art and influence to champion the recognition of talent and break down barriers.
She revolutionized how women looked. She banned corsets, shortened skirts and scented the world with Chanel No.5. Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel was an icon. But how closely did her carefully moulded image match the truth?
This book coincides with the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Chanel exhibition and features stunning photographs by renowned artists. It narrates the inspiring rags-to-riches story of Coco Chanel, detailing her impact on fashion, and is penned by a close friend with unique access to personal letters and insights.
Chanel went everywhere and knew everyone and, as this sumptuously illustrated volume clearly shows, her life and accomplishment - even her chronic failure in love - constitute one of the great stories of the modern age.
Harnessing the romance of the world of fashion and high art, this fascinating story of a collection of miniature mannequins describes the birth of Theatre de la Mode, the Theater of Fashion. Full of stars such as Robert Ricci (Nina Ricci's son), filmmaker Jean Cocteau, and other members of the 1944 haute couture industry, the story follows 237 miniature fashion dolls through their epic tour of Europe and North America, bringing fashion, elegance, and beauty into a war-torn world. Also included are new colour photographs of the mannequins, the reconstructed sets, and close-up details of clothing so sewers, designers, and fashion mavens can appreciate the creativity of Paris designers at the end of World War II.