spectacular new book has just been published by Thames & Hudson to celebrate the exceptional Chanel High Jewellery creations, from the launch of Gabrielle Chanel’s first collection in 1932 to the most contemporary pieces. As Gabrielle Chanel stated, “I used my penchant for all that shines to try and reconcile elegance and fashion in a set of jewellery.”
From Gabrielle Chanel ‘Bijoux de Diamants’ collection to the newest interpretations of her signature signs and symbols by Patrice Leguéreau, Director of the Chanel Fine Jewelry Creation Studio, Chanel High Jewellery remains eternally modern and true to the spirit of her enterprise.
Breathtaking new photography and classic images from the Chanel archives brings together revealing combinations in a stunning visual narrative, privileging aesthetic form over 4 chapters: the origins, the symbols, the spirit, and the allure. Gabrielle Chanel’s passion for fabulous and improbable marvels is celebrated here in a covetable book-object that pays tribute to the House’s unparalleled insistence on luxury and refinement, creativity, and beauty.
Based on extensive research and exploring Chanel’s inspirations and art through some of the most precious of all her creations and the eternally modern ideas they have inspired, the book features superb photographs by Karl Legerfeld, Mario Testino, Patrick Demarchelier, François Kollar, Roger Schall, George Hoyningen-Huene, Horst P. Horst, André Kertész, Sarah Moon, Koto Bolofo, Karim Sadli, Dominique Issermann, and many others.
It is also illustrated with images from Chanel’s archive and sketches that express the creativity and joie de vivre of the world’s finest High Jewellery collections.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Retail price: £150 / 150€ / $200
- Publication dates: France: December 2022 / United Kingdom: December 2022 / China: January 2023 / Japan: January 2023 / Korea: January 2023 / United States: March 2023
