Synopsis:
Jacques Helleu is the eye behind Chanel's enduring image, having explored the meaning of this legendary brand in bold commercials and stunning print ads over the past 40 years. He has given a concrete and glamorous shape to the basic mystique of Chanel's perfumes by bringing together artistic stars (from photographer Helmut Newton to director Baz Luhrman, actress Catherine Deneuve and countless others) and masterfully guiding the creative combustion that has resulted.
This beautifully designed and richly illustrated volume tells the story of Helleus' vision. Stiletto magazine founder Laurence Benaïm's foreword puts Helleu's great influence into perspective, and Helleu himself presents four decades of inspiration, arranged from A to Z in themes including: Locke. Coco. It's egotistical. She's a femme. Goude. Joaillerie. N°5. Ah, Newton. Penn. Proust. Blush. Seduction. Estilo. The temps. Vitesse. Warhol.
About the authors:
Jacques Helleu started at Chanel at the age of eighteen. In 1965, he took over responsibility for marketing and is currently Chanel's artistic director. He lives in Paris.
38x29cm.
Good working condition, surface dirt, stains.
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Synopsis:
Jacques Helleu is the eye behind Chanel's enduring image, having explored the meaning of this legendary brand in bold commercials and stunning print ads over the past 40 years. He has given a concrete and glamorous shape to the basic mystique of Chanel's perfumes by bringing together artistic stars (from photographer Helmut Newton to director Baz Luhrman, actress Catherine Deneuve and countless others) and masterfully guiding the creative combustion that has resulted.
This beautifully designed and richly illustrated volume tells the story of Helleus' vision. Stiletto magazine founder Laurence Benaïm's foreword puts Helleu's great influence into perspective, and Helleu himself presents four decades of inspiration, arranged from A to Z in themes including: Locke. Coco. It's egotistical. She's a femme. Goude. Joaillerie. N°5. Ah, Newton. Penn. Proust. Blush. Seduction. Estilo. The temps. Vitesse. Warhol.
About the authors:
Jacques Helleu started at Chanel at the age of eighteen. In 1965, he took over responsibility for marketing and is currently Chanel's artistic director. He lives in Paris.
38x29cm.
Good working condition, surface dirt, stains.
Do you have something similar to sell? Get your items valued free of charge!