women fashion designers

Contains images, photographs, and drawings that showcase traditional and reinterpreted designs representative of Chanel style, grouped in the themes of the suit, the camellia, jewelry, fragrance and makeup, and the black dress.

An illustrated guide to the life and work of fashion icon Gabrielle Chanel, describing her childhood in an orphanage, early successes, extraordinary influence on the fashions of the twentieth century, and lasting legacy in the fashion world.

Presents a comprehensive biography on Coco Chanel chronicling her climb from a poor orphan to a wealthy fashion designer known around the world.

Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, survived a childhood that included being raised by nuns in an orphanage as a charity case when her mother died. Somehow she managed and thrived as a savvy business woman, designer, and fashion icon, who became the queen of twentieth-century fashion. Her perfume, Chanel No. 5, remains the most desired scent for millions of women.

Chronicles the life of designer Coco Chanel, discussing her childhood, schooling, unconventional style, controversial behavior, relationships, groundbreaking designs, and impact on the fashion world.

A brief biography of famous New York fashion designer Vera Wang.

Profiles the life of Kates Spade, a handbag designer. Her radar for empty niches in the marketplace led her to expand her offerings designing luggage, stationery, shoes, eyeglasses, homewares and a host of other beautiful practical products.

Presents a brief biography of famous New York fashion designer Vera Wang.

A biography of the innovative twentieth-century designer of clothing and perfume.

Examines the life and career of English fashion designer Stella McCartney.