Mademoiselle Chanel

Born into rural poverty, Gabrielle Chanel and her siblings are sent to orphanage after their mother s death The sisters nurture Gabrielle s exceptional sewing skills, a talent that will propel the willful young woman into a life far removed from the drudgery of her childhood.Transforming herself into Coco a seamstress and sometime torch singer the petite brunette burns with ambition, an incandescence that draws a wealthy gentleman who will become the love of her life She immerses herself in his world of money and luxury, discovering a freedom that sparks her creativity But it is only when her lover takes her to Paris that Coco discovers her destiny Rejecting the frilly, corseted silhouette of the past, her sleek, minimalist styles reflect the youthful ease and confidence of the 1920s modern woman As Coco s reputation spreads, her couturier business explodes, taking her into rarefied society circles and bohemian salons But her fame and fortune cannot save her from heartbreak as the years pass And when Paris falls to the Nazis, Coco is forced to make choices that will haunt her. Free Download eBook Mademoiselle Chanel By C.W. Gortner – kino-fada.fr 1 star I was quite interested in reading this because according to Kirkus Reviews it is historically accurate although the author portrays Chanel as beyond all reproach for absolutely everything I wasn t interested from the point of view of Chanel as a designer I find her clothes to be boring and twee as opposed to the wonderful designs of Schiaparelli with her nod to surrealism, no doubt inspired by her artist friends who included Jean Cocteau and Salvador Dali No, I was interested to read 1 star I was quite interested in reading this because according to Kirkus Reviews it is historically accurate although the author portrays Chanel as beyond all reproach for absolutely everything I wasn t interested from the point of view of Chanel as a designer I find her clothes to be boring and twee as opposed to the wonderful designs of Schiaparelli with her nod to surrealis...I wasn t born of peasant stock for nothing Since fortune was dragging its heels, I would lure it out with my hard work Then who knew what I might achieve This fictionalized account of the life of world renowned Coco Chanel was very well written and quite illuminating Prior to reading this, I knew very little about this forward thinking icon of the fashion world I believe C.W Gortner skillfully provides the reader with the details necessary to make a judgment regarding our own personal feeI wasn t born of peasant stock for nothing Since fortune was dragging its heels, I would lure it out with my hard work Then who knew what I might achieve This fictionalized account of the life of world renowned Coco Chanel was very well written and quite illuminating Prior to reading this, I knew very little about this forward thinking icon of the fashion world I believe C.W Gortner skillfully provides the reader with the details necessary to make a judgment regarding our own personal feelings abo...I adored this book Coco Chanel was a complicated woman who it is not always easy for us to like, but Gortner captures her with an adeptness that gives us a complete picture of both the woman and the legend His language is beautifully elegant in a way that perfectly suits his subject sleek and sublim...If you were born without wings, do nothing to prevent their growing, Coco ChanelIn this work of historical fiction, noted fashion writer turned novelist C.W Gortner attempts to understand the enigma of Coco Chanel who she was at heart, and how she came to be that way.Gabrielle Coco Chanel was born into rural poverty in France to a mother who worked as a laundrywoman and seamstress, and a n er do well and mostly absent father who was an on again, off again street vendor When Coco was 1If you were born without wings, do nothing to prevent their growing, Coco ChanelIn this work of historical fiction, noted fashion writer turned novelist C.W Gortner attempts to understand the enigma of Coco Chanel who she was at heart, and how she came to be that way.Gabrielle Coco Chanel was born into rural poverty in France to a mother who worked as a laundrywoman and seamstress, and a n er do well and mostly absent father who was an on again, off again street vendor When Coco was 12, her mother died, and Coco s father abandoned her and her siblings to be raised as orphans at a convent Thankfull...3.5 starsLong ropes of pearls and a little black dress today key staples in every fashion conscious woman s wardrobe are the iconoclastic items originated in 1926 from the visionary mind of Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, the intriguing heroine of C.W Gortner s new novel.The semi fictional imaginings of the woman who made the most influential impression on 20th century s couture the seductress and revolutionary stylist who made modern women s fashion easy to wear are told through the ventri 3.5 starsLong ropes of pearls and a little black dress today key staples in every fashion conscious woman s wardrobe are the iconoclastic items originated in 1926 from the visionary min...Gortner sketches a well rounded read on the legendary Coco Chanel He covers her heartbreaking childhood, romantic involvements, business ventures to her questionable involvement as a Nazi collaborator Chanel was as mysterious in life as she remains after her passing Gortner doles out information causing the reader to ask poignant questions as well as reach their own conclusions, assumptions A wonderful gateway encouraging further examination of this enigmatic reticent fashion icon, and w...Before reading I highly recommend Coco Chanel An Intimate Life, but since I find the woman so interesting I just have to read .In conclusion Two books on exactly the same topic The above is non fiction, while Mademoiselle Chanel by C.W Gortner is historical fiction I have given both four stars They are both easy to read, interesting, engaging and stick to known facts However, we cannot today know for sure why Chanel stayed in Paris during the Nazi occupation 1940 through the late sum Before reading I highly recommend Coco Chanel An Intimate Life, but since I find the woman so interesting I just have to read .In conclusion Two books on exactly the same topic The above is non fiction, while Mademoiselle Chanel by C.W Gortner is historical fiction I have given both four stars They are both easy to read, interesting, engaging and stick to known facts However, we cannot today know for sure why Chanel stayed in Paris during the Nazi occupation 1940 through the late summer of 1944 There are several plausible reasons business, release of her nephew taken as a German prisoner of war or love Actually, isn t this how life often is how often is there only one motive Do I think she supported Nazi ideology No, I do not What you get in Gortner s book, and not in the other are fictional dialogs Gortner s basically concludes, except for a...In a novel as brilliant and complicated as Coco Chanel herself, C W Gortner s prose is so electric and luminous it could be a film, and not just any film, but one of the grandest biopics of our time DivineI am not a fashionista, and I didn t know anything about Coco Chanel before reading this But I am a fan of women who shape their own destinies and leave their mark on the world in the process, and C.W s novels have yet to let me down, so this one immediately went on my wishlist I was not disappointed This novel...Kate QuinnGortner writes such wonderful women He s written a lot of queens, and fashion designer Coco Chanel might seem like a departure for him, but she isn t, really this woman is a queen of fashion, and every bit the ...

• English
• 17 November 2018
C.W. Gortner
• Hardcover
• 506 pages
• 0062356402
• C.W. Gortner
• Mademoiselle Chanel