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Many books have been published on the life of Coco Chanel but this book concentrates on the genius of her work. Her collections and their legacy span the whole of the twentieth century - innovative and influential, from the little black dress to the ubiquitous tweed suits, and on into cosmetics and perfumes Chanel revolutionised fashion. First in a new Hamlyn series - the only books available devoted to individual designers. 176 pages with 150 colour and b/w photographs. Includes fashion drawings and photography from catwalk magazines. Melissa Richards is a fashion historian and writes for the Express