Greenhalgh, Chris
Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky
- ISBN 13:
- 9781594484551
- author:
- Greenhalgh, Chris
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Riverhead Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 13 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction - General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky by Chris Greenhalgh is a fascinating account of a love affair that inspired art and defined an era. In 1913, Coco Chanel witnessed the premiere of Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, marking the beginning of a musical revolution that mirrored her own designs' rejection of tradition. The young couturière's summer villa became a haven for Stravinsky and his family, who were exiled from their Russian homeland. As they spent time together, a powerful charge ignited into a deep love affair, fueling both creative breakthroughs and personal turmoil. Meanwhile, Chanel was working on her revolutionary perfume, Chanel No. 5. Their love threatened to overwhelm work, family, and life, as Stravinsky found new inspiration in his relationship with Chanel, while she brought forth her own groundbreaking creation. This captivating story explores the intersection of art, love, and revolution during a pivotal moment in history.
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