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This book is a literary museum exhibition, a curated selection of 100 iconic and signature looks of the house of Chanel, from the timeless Little Black Dress to the impeccably simple tweed suit, the apothecary-style perfume bottle, two-tone pumps, abundant strands of faux pearls and stones, and diamond-quilted leather handbag, … Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Self-inventor extraordinaire, Chanel revolutionized the lifestyle of her time by inventing a modern concept of luxe minimalism, elevating humble fabrics such as jersey and tweed to couture status, giving birth to a new silhouette both sophisticated and discreet, setting her stamp on the twentieth century with her modern spirit of understated luxury. Curated by lauded fashion journalist Alexander Fury, Assouline's Chanel: The Impossible Collection is a "literary museum exhibition," unraveling the profound cultural impact of the maison from the days of … His previous books include Dior by Gianfranco Ferré (Assouline, 2018); Dior: Catwalk (Thames and Hudson, 2017); and Catwalking: Photographs by Chris Moore (Laurence King, 2017). Assouline is the most important luxury publisher in fashion, design, travel and lifestyle. Alexander Fury is a fashion journalist, author, and critic. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. $895. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Shop our collection of Assouline Games & Entertainment online and get free shipping! She reshaped the clothes women wear, he reshaped the industry that makes them. 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ASSOULINE CHANEL: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION Newly released, Chanel: The Impossible Collection is a literary museum exhibition of a curated selection of 100 iconic and signature looks of the house of Chanel. In his latest book, Alexander Fury, one of fashion’s foremost commentators, has released an authoritative visual tome on the house of Chanel called Chanel The Impossible Collection. Hand-bound using traditional techniques, with color plates hand-tipped on art-quality paper, each page of this limited-edition series bears the unique imprint of the artisan. Selected by fashion journalist Alexander Fury, Chanel: The Impossible Collection … Nestled in linen clamshell presentation cases, these books attract collectors, lovers of the printed page, and those who devour the culture of our time. 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