Originally published in 2011 by Éditions de La Martinière, Paris. Exhibition conceived by Jean-Louis Froment ; text by Françoise-Claire Prodhon with a foreword by Jean-Louis Froment. Catalog of an exhibition held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai, 2010. Accompanying pamphlet has title: Culture Chanel = Écrits = Writings; in French, Chinese and English.
Summary:
"Throughout her life, Gabrielle Chanel was close to the greatest artists of her time, including poets Jean Cocteau and Pierre Reverdy, painters Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali, and composer Igor Stravinsky. The creative heritage of the House of CHANEL has continued throughout the decades, from Gabrielle Chanel to Karl Lagerfeld, in the form of a dialogue established between artists and authors. The impact of these individuals and others on Chanel's designs is explored in detail throughout the book. Paintings, sketches, letters, documents, and rare archival photographs illustrate the influence of different eras and inspirations on the clothing, jewelry, and perfumes that have shaped fashion throughout the decades. Moving from the little black dress to the women's suit to CHANEL No 5, CULTURE CHANEL explores the bold path of a brand that has always known how to express the essence of its times, a fashion house that continues to be an enduring symbol of modernity"--Publisher's web site.
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