Chanel - The Making of a Collection

A gorgeously illustrated exploration of the history, culture, and design process of the famed fashion house Chanel Chanel: The Making of a Collection traces the design process of the world-renowned fashion house, revealing how a collection is created. Moving from the studio to the fashion show, fashion writer Laetitia Cenac has unprecedented access to explore a world that is usually carefully guarded from the public eye. With hundreds of beautifully rendered fashion illustrations from acclaimed artist Jean-Philippe Delhomme, Karl Lagerfeld''s approach to design is brought to life, as are the talents of the masterfully skilled artisans-the embroiderers, flower makers, shoemakers, hat makers, and more-who specialize in everything from buttons and leather to lace, silk, and cashmere. Delving into the history and culture of the brand, while also detailing contemporary collections, Chanel: The Making of a Collection is a richly visual insider''s look at the enduring creative legacy of this haute couture icon.

Product details

• Authors: Laetitia Cenac, Laetitia Cénac, Jean-Philippe Delhomme
• Assisted by: Jean-Philippe Delhomme (Illustration), Delhomme Jean-Philippe (Illustration), Karl Lagerfeld (Foreword), Lagerfeld Karl (Foreword)
• Publisher: Abrams
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2019
• EAN: 9781419740084
• ISBN: 978-1-4197-4008-4
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 223 mm x 285 mm x 23 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; DESIGN / Fashion & Accessories, History of fashion, Fashion & textiles