probably the most famous perfume in the world – memorablely supported by Marilyn Monroe – Chanel No 5 continues to fascinate and claims millions of devotees worldwide.
created in 1921 by coco channel, the perfume It was one of the first to use synthetic materials. to complete its pioneering fashion, Chanel wanted to give the modern woman "a perfume, but an artificial perfume ... not the rose or the valley ... a compound perfume", presented in a typically essential glass bottle that would become an icon in its own right (inspired by a series of works of Andy Warhol decades later).
presented in two volumes (one in the first years of Chanel No.5 from 1921 to 1945, the other in the period when Chanel No.5 really became global, from the post-war to the present), Chanel No.5 explores the evolution of packaging, composition, production and marketing of perfume, with unprecedented access to Chanel archives and to those who have the task of creating fragrance today.
The most important creatives in the world have lent their talent to perfume advertising campaigns, which are given a place of honor in the book, by photographers such as richard avedon and hellmut newton, to directors such as ridley scott and baz luhrmann, and fashion muses such as coco channel.stessa, of course, as well as suzy parker, catherine deneuve, nicole kidman, gisele bÜndchen and lily-rose depp.
size: 30 x 7.4 x 36 cm
hard cover
Pages: 426
language: English
