INFORMATION
Author(s): Emma Baxter-Wright
Print length: 120 pages
Dimensions: 15.39 x 21.21 cm
Format: Hardcover
Price: 649.000 VND
Weight: 1.049 g
Publisher: Hachette
Publication year: 2023
INTRODUCTION
"Chanel in 55 Objects: The Iconic Designer Through Her Finest Creations" by Emma Baxter-Wright is an elegant and visually captivating homage to Coco Chanel’s most memorable innovations. Through 55 carefully selected objects, the book offers a curated journey into the elements that have defined the Chanel brand — from the iconic little black dress to the double-C logo, from perfume flacons to jewellery, accessories, and motifs. Each item is accompanied by bespoke illustrations and insightful commentary that explore both its aesthetic significance and its role in Chanel’s legacy.
The strength of this volume lies in its balance: it is both decorative and informative. The objects are not only beautiful in design, but also charged with stories — historical, personal, cultural. The author highlights what inspired them, how they evolved, and how they became part of the world’s fashion consciousness. For example, readers will learn about the birth of the Chanel No. 5 fragrance and its bottle design, how certain motifs like the camellia and the quilting pattern emerged, and how costume jewellery helped change the relationship between luxury and style.
This book is valuable for fashion lovers, designers, brand historians, and anyone interested in heritage style or collectible objects. It serves as both inspiration and reference.
