The Little Guide to Coco Chanel

Almost 50 years after her death, Coco Chanel remains one of the world’s most influential fashion designers. Her story is one of creativity, brilliance, and innovation — she played a major role in freeing women from the restrictive clothing they had been expected to wear for generations. “In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different,” Chanel famously said, and throughout her life she showed remarkable passion and determination to transform the world around her. This little book is filled with memorable facts about Coco Chanel’s life, legacy, and lasting influence on fashion and culture. It also includes inspiring quotes from Chanel herself, along with reflections from many of the people she influenced. Her thoughts offer timeless wisdom, while her sharp wit and joy for life entertain, surprise, and inspire in equal measure.