The Little Books of Fashion: Chanel

Responsible for some of the most groundbreaking fashion trends the world has ever seen – like the little black dress, pearls and shoes with two-tone detailing on the front – Coco Chanel revolutionized her time, giving women what needed before they even realized it. Based on the men’s wardrobe, it highlighted feminine power, providing a democratic dress code that offered freedom, equality and understated classicism.