Recounts the life of the famous designer, from her childhood as an orphan to her reign as the queen of the fashion world, highlighting lesser known aspects of her life along the way.

"Little black dresses. Fake pearls. Jersey knit. Blazers. Ballet flats. Today--and for nearly the last hundred years--we all see some version of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel every time we pass a woman on the street. But few among us realize that Chanel's role in the events of the twentieth century was as pervasive as her influence on fashion, or how deeply she absorbed and then brilliantly reimagined the historical currents around her. Here, with unprecedented...

This portrait of a fiercely independent creative thinker is filled with whimsical pictures and informative texts to depict the entire arc of Coco's life and career, from schoolgirl rebel to haute couture icon. Young Gabrielle came from a poor family, was orphaned at age 12, and learned to sew in a convent school. She worked as a seamstress and sang in cabarets, where she was given the nickname Coco. This story--and the remarkable career that followed--is...

Charts the rise of one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. From her humble childhood and early days as a young dressmaker's assistant, to her passionate love affair with a dashing Englishman and ultimate success as a pioneering fashion icon.

Presents designer Coco Chanel's early life in an orphanage, where her sewing genius leads her to become a cabaret performer, hat maker, and international fashion icon.

The most beautiful, sought-after woman in Belle Époque Paris, Émilienne sees her youth and beauty fade. As clouds of war begin darkening Europe, Émilienne's young friend, Coco Chanel, has other ideas of how to survive in a man's world. Strong ideas. Now, as Émilienne fights to survive, Coco's star rises.