The Russian Trail of Chanel. The Untold Story of the Famous Frenchwoman

This book reveals the untold story of one of the most famous Frenchwomen in the world. It tells about Gabrielle Chanel's connections with Russia and her Russian entourage. About the Russian friends, associates, and colleagues who had a huge influence on Chanel's creativity over the years and on her fate as a whole. Together with Elena Hetman, you will learn where Chanel's Russian trail comes from, what she learned from the Russians, and what she owes them. How her friendship with the Russian impresario Sergey Diaghilev, composer Igor Stravinsky, and dancers Sergey Lifar and Olga Khokhlova helped to blend French elegance with Russian traditions in her works, thereby giving rise to new fashion trends. And the romance with the Great Russian Prince Romanov gifted the world the most iconic inventions of the Chanel brand. Rare photos, Chanel's aphorisms about herself, Russia, style, people, and life will further help to immerse oneself in the philosophy of the great Mademoiselle and her tender attitude towards Russian culture.