This sensational book sheds light on the most secret pages of Coco Chanel's biography. It is not just a memoir, but an extremely candid confession from the greatest woman of the 20th century. The story of Chanel, told by herself.
"There are many duchesses, but there is only one Chanel" – she replied to the proposal of marriage from the Duke of Westminster, the richest man in Europe. She never hesitated to speak her mind, did not obey rules, and lived "against the current." A true self-made woman, she not only created herself but also reshaped the entire world according to her own patterns – not just fashion, but a lifestyle! Women completely abandoned corsets, wearing comfortable jersey suits, thanks to Chanel. The knee-length skirt – Chanel. The trousers suit for ladies – Chanel. "The little black dress" – Chanel. Small hats instead of huge structures with wide brims that hide the woman underneath – Chanel. Costume jewelry – Chanel. A delicate fragrance instead of the suffocating scent of a whole flowerbed – Chanel. It was the Great Mademoiselle who gave women the right to be natural, stylish, desired, feminine – themselves…
We know everything about Chanel's work and almost nothing about her personal life: she never allowed anyone to pry into her soul, avoiding being candid even with friends, let alone the press, and only once mentioned that she loved many men, but her main passion, the romance of her life – was with fashion.
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