Coco Chanel. Life, as told by herself

This sensational book sheds light on the most secret pages of Coco Chanel's biography. It is not just a memoir, but an extremely candid confession of the greatest woman of the 20th century. The story of Chanel, told by herself. "There are many duchesses, but only one Chanel," she replied to the proposal of marriage from the Duke of Westminster, the richest man in Europe. She never reached for a word in her pocket, did not follow the rules, and lived "against the current." A true self-made woman, she not only made herself, but also reshaped the whole world according to her own patterns - not just fashion, but a lifestyle! Knee-length skirts - Chanel. Women's trouser suits - Chanel. The "little black dress" - Chanel. Small hats instead of huge constructions with wide brims - Chanel. Costume jewelry - Chanel. An elegant fragrance instead of the suffocating smell of a whole flower bed - Chanel. It was the Great Mademoiselle who gave women the right to be natural, stylish, desired, feminine - to be themselves...