Books like Little Book of Chanel by Emma Baxter-Wright

A pictorial biography of the legendary designer Coco Chanel, showcasing 100 iconic moments from her life and legacy, illustrated by Megan Hess and enriched with historical anecdotes and key quotes.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and career of fashion designer Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, discussing how she changed the face of women's fashion.

"Basics Fashion Design" by Simon Seivewright introduces core principles of the fashion design process, blending design theory, costume design concepts, and practical insights from interviews and case studies with professional fashion designers.

A historical exploration of fashion photography, design, and installations by experimental artists of the 1990s, through the lens of interviews and Marxist analysis.

"The controversial story of Chanel, the twentieth century's foremost fashion icon. Revolutionizing women's dress, Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel was the twentieth century's most influential designer. Her extraordinary and unconventional journey-from abject poverty to a new kind of glamour- helped forge the idea of modern woman. Unearthing an astonishing life, this remarkable biography shows how, more than any previous designer, Chanel became synonymous with a rebellious and progressive style. Her numerous liaisons, whose poignant and tragic details have eluded all previous biographers, were the very stuff of legend. Witty and mesmerizing, she became muse, patron, or mistress to the century's most celebrated artists, including Picasso, Dali, and Stravinsky. Drawing on newly discovered love letters and other records, Chaney's controversial book reveals the truth about Chanel's drug habit and lesbian affairs. And the question about Chanel's German lover during World War II (was he a spy for the Nazis?) is definitively answered. While uniquely highlighting the designer's far-reaching influence on the modern arts, Chaney's fascinating biography paints a deeper and darker picture of Coco Chanel than any so far. Movingly, it explores the origins, the creative power, and the secret suffering of this exceptional and often misread woman."--Publisher's website.

The Fundamentals of Fashion Design: Second Edition

The title says it all: Bad Girls of Fashion explores the lives of ten famous women who have used clothing to make a statement, change perceptions, break rules, attract power, or express their individuality. Included are Cleopatra, Marie Antoinette, Coco Chanel, Marlene Dietrich, Madonna, and Lady Gaga.

Exploring the emergence of subcultures in Japan's fashion scene, from Harajuku to the Shibuya district, focusing on its impact on global fashion trends.