Chanel by Jean Leymarie

image from Chanel apartment

I'm a lover of biographies and it's a double interest when the story is about someone who also happens to be one of my idols. We all love Chanel for her creativity and undeniable influence in the Haute Couture world, but in the new reissue of Jean Leymarie's 1987 Chanel book we can get to know about how Chanel contributed to the international arts scene by creating costumes for actual production and how sometimes she was a patron to not-so-fortunate directors. It was quite difficult to get a hand on the first edition, but now it’s available again, published by "Abrams" in the US. I already bought my copy and I can't wait to read about how and by whom Chanel was influenced and how she mingled with some of the greatest artists of her time. You can purchase the book here.

“I always felt a solid sense of friendship toward Picasso. I believe that he felt the same way.” Chanel

Also, A Stylish Blogger Award thank you

Also, I want to thank the stylish and talented Kristy and Beth at Design Chic and to Maureen at Ecletic Revisited for awarding me with Stylish Blogger Award. It's an honor and a satisfaction to always receive such a chic award. In the past I had posted 7 things about me, to see them you can click here and here. Without further adieu I now pass along this award to:

Teresa at Splendid Sass, Alcira at Nero Chronicles, Tabitha at Bourbon & Pearls, Pretty Prowler, A Casa da Va, Roost.

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