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The first British exhibition dedicated to the work of French cou- turier Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, “Gabrielle Chanel, Fashion Manifesto” traces the evolution of her iconic design style and the creation of the House of CHANEL, from the opening of its first boutique millinery in Paris in 1910 to the presentation of its last collection in 1971.
Nearly 200 looks seen together for the first time, as well as accessories, perfumes and jewelry, explore Chanel’s pioneering approach. She paved the way for a new elegance and continues to influence the way women dress today.
The exhibition presents strong pieces such as one of the first surviving Chanel garments from 1916; original costumes designed by Chanel for the Ballets Russes du Train Bleu production in 1924; outfits created for Hollywood stars Lauren Bacall and Marlene Dietrich; an early example of Chanel’s revolutionary evening pants and ensembles from Chanel’s final collection of 1971.
Roussy Sert wearing a long white sequin dress by Chanel, and a 15-strand coral necklace, Photograph by André Durst, published in Vogue December 15, 1936 Photograph: Andre Durst/ Condé Nast/Shutterstock