VOGUE ON COCO CHANEL

Hailed as 'the most influential female designer of the teen teeth century', Coco Chanel pioneered relaxed elegance for the modern woman. Rejecting elaborate corsetry and fussy detailing, she revolutionized fashion by introducing a casual spirit into haute couture. Vogue on Coco Chanel uses original commissioned illustrations and images by celebrated photographers, from Cecil Beaton to David Bailey, to trace the story of her signature designs - the much-imitated 'little black dress', the Chanel Suit, her sensational costume jewelry, the quilted handbag - and the glamorous, racy life that inspired them.

About the author: Bronwyn Cosgrave is an author, curator and broadcaster, and the former features editor of British Vogue

• Author: Bronwyn Cosgrave
• 158 pages