The Gospel According to Coco Chanel
January 26th, 2010 by Sara
We have a bit of a Mademoiselle Chanel obsession here at Southern Protocol. So naturally, when a friend sent me the latest book chronicling Chanel’s life, I giddily jumped up and down then plopped on the couch to start reading right away.
The Gospel According to Coco Chanel, by Karen Karbo, is an easy, fun read that brings a new twist to the traditional designer biography. Each chapter tackles a different subject Chanel dealt with, and commences with one of Coco’s numerous quotes (she is truly one of the most quoted designers of all time!). Chapters range from “On Feminity” to “On Style” to “Cultivating an Archenemy” – hello, Elsa Schiaparelli (or as Chanel referred to her, “That Italian”).
Karbo’s style is very conversational, as she mixes in Chanel’s history, life philosophies and legacies in with her own beliefs and experiences. Gospel is definitely not the biggest or most important look back on Chanel’s life, but it’s innovative, charming, and really does give some great in-depth information on one of the most influential designers of all time. A must-read for all Chanel fans!
