Little Book of Chloé: The story of the iconic brand (Little Books of Fashion)

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From the carefree romanticism of their relaxed silhouettes to their cult status leather goods, Chloé has appealed to the modern woman since its inception in 1952. Founded by Gaby Aghion, who introduced the revolutionary concept of ready-to-wear, the maison has since been steered by legendary designers including Karl Lagerfeld, Phoebe Philo and Stella McCartney.

Including carefully curated images of Chloé's most sought-after pieces as well as captivating text, Little Book of Chloé tells the story behind an iconic fashion house from its beginnings in Paris through to its continued status as the It-girl design house today.

Since its establishment in 1952, the House of Chloé is renowned for its bohemian, whimsical style, high-quality fabrics and soft, lightweight designs.

At the forefront of prêt-a-porter, founder Gaby Aghion created a ready-to-wear concept celebrating free-spirited femininity and elegance that revolutionized the fashion industry and that holds firm today.

Boasting an almost cult-like following for its beautiful bags, and adored by celebrities and fashionistas the world over, the luxury Parisian fashion brand has produced some of the most iconic items ever made – the padlocked Paddington bag, Suzannah boots and pixie-style flats to name but a few. From the Back Cover An illustrated exploration of the story behind the House of Chloé, with its bohemian, whimsical style.
Since its establishment in 1952, the House of Chloé has been renowned for its whimsical, bohemian style, high-quality fabrics and soft, lightweight designs.

At the forefront of ready-to-wear, founder Gaby Aghion created a concept celebrating free-spirited femininity and elegance that revolutionized the fashion industry and that holds firm today.

Boasting an almost cult-like following for its beautiful bags, and adored by celebrities and fashionistas the world over, the luxury Parisian fashion brand has produced some of the most iconic items ever made - the padlocked Paddington bag, Suzannah boots and pixie-style flats to name but a few.

With a history of superstar designers including Stella MacCartney, Phoebe Philo and Clare Waight Keller, and with Lagerfeld-era vintage Chloé pieces more popular than ever and an exciting new direction under Gabriela Hearst, everyone wants to be a #ChloeGirl. About the Author

Caroline Young is a writer and author specialising in fashion and film history. She is the co-author of Tartan and Tweed , and the author of Classic Hollywood Style , Hitchcock's Heroines , Roman Holiday: The Secret Life of Hollywood in Rome , and Welbeck's The Colour of Fashion.

Originally from Edinburgh, where she still lives, she took a Masters in Journalism in Brisbane, Australia after studying English and film and TV studies at Glasgow University. She worked as a fashion writer and assistant digital editor at Herald Scotland. She also has a strong interest in the golden age of Hollywood, and has extensively researched at archives in Los Angeles for her books on film history and costume.

- ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C6MT874B
- Publisher ‏ : ‎ Welbeck (12 Sept. 2024)
- Language ‏ : ‎ English
- File size ‏ : ‎ 22294 KB
- Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
- Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
- Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
- X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
- Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
- Print length ‏ : ‎ 166 pages