Coco Chanel: Pearls, Perfume, and the Little Black Dress
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A bold life of fashion, independence, and reinvention—told for the next generation of changemakers.
From the orphanage to the runway, Coco Chanel’s story is one of grit, vision, and transformation. This engaging biography introduces the woman behind the little black dress, the iconic pearls, and the world’s most famous perfume.
Through vivid storytelling and rich historical context, explore how Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel defied expectations and reshaped the fashion industry forever. This engaging nonfiction biography is crafted for middle grade and teen readers and includes color and black-and-white photographs, a bibliography, a list of where to see her work, and an index.
Award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin brings Chanel’s journey to life with clarity and inspiration, tracing her early struggles, her rise as a designer, and her fierce independence in a time when women were expected to marry rather than lead. The book explores Chanel’s rivalry with Elsa Schiaparelli, her groundbreaking designs like the quilted purse with gold chain, and her creation of Chanel No. 5—each a symbol of her enduring legacy.
This biography balances historical insight with accessible prose, making it ideal for classroom use, independent reading, or gift-giving to budding fashionistas and history lovers. Reviews praise the book’s “well-designed” layout and its empowering message for young audiences, highlighting Chanel’s determination to succeed on her own terms.
Coco Chanel: Pearls, Perfume, and the Little Black Dress is more than a fashion biography—it’s a celebration of creativity, courage, and the power of self-expression. Whether readers dream of designing, leading, or simply being themselves, Chanel’s story offers timeless inspiration.
“Rubin’s biography is clear-sighted about Chanel’s faults while extolling her fashion genius. Her source notes and bibliography are meticulous, as is the book’s design . . . This will attract young fashion mavens eager to learn about design history.” —Booklist
ASIN: 1419725440
VSKU: DBV.1419725440.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Rubin, Susan Goldman
Binding: Hardcover
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!
ASIN: 1419725440
VSKU: DBV.1419725440.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Rubin, Susan Goldman
Binding: Hardcover
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!
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