Chanel

Axel Madsen's biography traces the extraordinary life of Coco Chanel, from her impoverished beginnings as an illegitimate child and orphan to her rise as the queen of fashion, revolutionizing women's clothing with innovations like the little black dress, costume jewelry, and the iconic Chanel No. 5 perfume.

The book explores her fierce independence, complex personal relationships, and lasting impact on fashion, while also revealing her as a demanding and sometimes difficult figure.

Lavishly illustrated with photographs, it offers a vivid portrait of Chanel's world, her celebrated friends and lovers, and the legacy she left behind.