The story of Coco Chanel is marked by creativity, style, glamour, strength, enthusiasm, and determination. From her childhood in an orphanage in rural France to her death in the Ritz room that served as her home, this book reviews her personal and professional journey, first as an actress, then as a milliner, and finally as one of the most influential fashion designers of all time.

Founder of the House of Chanel empire, Coco revolutionized women's wardrobes, giving them the opportunity to dress comfortably without losing an ounce of elegance. Her creations, such as the little black dress, the two-tone ballerinas, or the quilted handbag, are still worn today, having become a symbol of everyday sophistication.

Megan Hess, a prominent fashion illustrator, presents in these pages the multiple facets of the Chanel universe: the woman, the brand, and the legend.