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Chanel's Riviera: Glamour, Decadence, and Survival in Peace and War, 1930–1944
By De Courcy, Anne
- ISBN
- 9781250177070
- Publisher
- St. Martin's
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Reviewed on January 10, 2020 | Nonfiction
De Courcy's (The Husband Hunters) social history considers Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's spiritual home, the French Riviera, where the iconic fashion designer built her estate La Pausa. Close to Paris and her couture brand, this residence offered space for Chanel simply to enjoy life. In the 1930s, the Riviera was an elitist playground, but in 1936 France granted all workers annual vacation, which meant more people had time ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
