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Dreaming of Chanel: Vintage Dresses, Timeless Stories

Dreaming of Chanel: Vintage Dresses, Timeless Stories

Inheriting a priceless vintage clothing collection sounds like every womanâ€™s dream come true.

But when Charlotte Smith discovered that her American godmother, Doris Darnell, had made her custodian of more than three thousand pieces dating from 1790 to the 1990s, including originals by Chanel and Dior, she was more than a little daunted.

Then Charlotte uncovered her first treasureâ€” an exquisite 1920s evening dressâ€”and promptly fell in love. And once she found her godmotherâ€™s book of stories, the true value of her inheritance hit home. This wasnâ€™t merely a collection of beautiful things, it was a precious collection of womenâ€™s lives. Tiny glimpses of our joys and disappointments, our entrances and exits, triumphant and tragic.

In her previous book, Dreaming of Dior, Charlotte shared some of these gorgeous dresses and the stories of the women who wore them. Now, in Dreaming of Chanel, with special appearances by Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Pucci, Valentino and many more, Charlotte offers another unforgettable glimpse inside the magical wardrobe every woman would love to own.
Country USA
Brand Atria Books
Manufacturer Atria Books
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2011-10-04
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781451632958

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