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Little Book of Chanel by Emma Baxter-Wright

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Some stories never go out of style, and Coco Chanel's is one of them. The Little Book of Chanel is the pocket-sized, beautifully illustrated story of the most celebrated fashion designer in history, chronicling the life and legacy of one of fashion's most influential couturiers.

From her early days in millinery, through her revolutionary work in sportswear and jersey fashions for women, to the classics that made her name, including the Chanel cardigan jacket, the little black dress and her exquisite perfumes, this elegant hardcover follows the house of Chanel from its impoverished beginnings to its global empire under Karl Lagerfeld. Detailed photographs and sketches of her designs, alongside fashion photography and catwalk shots, pay tribute to one of the world's most highly regarded fashion houses and the remarkable woman behind it.

At a petite 184 x 128mm, this is shelf styling at its most effortless. Stack it with its sister titles from our 'the little book of' fashion series for an instant fashion library moment, or let it stand alone on a bedside table, vanity or open shelf where its monochrome cover does all the talking.

Why You'll Love It

  • A beautifully illustrated biography of fashion's most influential couturier in one elegant pocket-sized hardcover
  • The monochrome cover styles effortlessly into coastal, Scandi and quiet luxury interiors
  • Part of the cult-favourite Little Book of fashion series, made for collecting and stacking
  • A reliable, always-appreciated gift for fashion lovers, hosts and homebodies alike

Product Details

  • Title: Little Book of Chanel
  • Author: Emma Baxter-Wright
  • Publisher: Welbeck
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Pages: 160
  • Dimensions: 184 x 128 x 16mm
  • ISBN: 9781780979021

Styling Tips

  • Stack two or three titles from the fashion series on a coffee table and top with a sculptural object or small vase
  • Lean it face-out on an open shelf against a neutral backdrop to let the black and white cover anchor the vignette
  • Style it on a bedside table with a candle and a single stem for a quiet luxury moment
  • Group odd numbers of books in varying heights for a collected, layered shelfscape

A Considered Gift

This is the kind of gift that always lands well. Choose it for the fashion lover, the Francophile, the new homeowner styling their first shelfscape, or anyone who appreciates beautiful things in small packages. Pair it with the Little Book of Dior for a couture duo, or build a full stack with our gift ideas for the bookworm edit.

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FAQs

Is the Little Book of Chanel a good coffee table book?

Yes. While it is more compact than a traditional coffee table book, its hardcover format, monochrome cover and beautiful illustrations make it perfect for stacking, shelf styling and small-space displays.

Who wrote the Little Book of Chanel?

It was written by Emma Baxter-Wright, a fashion journalism lecturer at University of the Arts London and bestselling author, and published by Welbeck.

What is inside the book?

160 pages covering Coco Chanel's early life, her revolutionary sportswear and jersey designs, iconic pieces like the little black dress, her perfumes, and the Karl Lagerfeld era, illustrated with fashion photography, sketches and catwalk imagery.

In Short

The Little Book of Chanel by Emma Baxter-Wright is a 160-page illustrated hardcover published by Welbeck, chronicling Coco Chanel's life from millinery beginnings to the Karl Lagerfeld era, including the little black dress, Chanel jacket and iconic perfumes. Measuring 184 x 128mm with a monochrome cover, it is part of the Little Book of fashion series and suits coffee table stacks, shelf styling and gifting. Available at Flux Boutique, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, with fast NZ shipping.

Little Book of Chanel by Emma Baxter-Wright, front cover
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