Inheriting a priceless vintage clothing collection sounds like every womanrsquo;s dream come true. But when Charlotte Smith discovered that her American godmother; Doris Darnell; had made her custodian of more than three thousand pieces dating from 1790 to the 1990s; including originals by Chanel and Dior; she was more than a little daunted. Then Charlotte uncovered her first treasuremdash; an exquisite 1920s evening dressmdash;and promptly fell in love. And once she found her godmotherrsquo;s book of stories; the true value of her inheritance hit home. This wasnrsquo;t merely a collection of beautiful things; it was a precious collection of womenrsquo;s lives. Tiny glimpses of our joys and disappointments; our entrances and exits; triumphant and tragic. In her previous book; Dreaming of Dior; Charlotte shared some of these gorgeous dresses and the stories of the women who wore them. Now; in Dreaming of Chanel; with special appearances by Chanel; Vivienne Westwood; Pucci; Valentino and many more; Charlotte offers another unforgettable glimpse inside the magical wardrobe every woman would love to own.
#2038639 in eBooks 2011-03-31 2011-03-31File Name: B004RPITL6
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