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By (author) Lyssens, Siska

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The first book that captures the essence of Chanel through a diverse collection of illustrations, with work from 25 international high fashion illustrators.

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“It”s a delight to browse through the 200-plus pages of Chanel Illustrated, featuring a variety of illustration styles and techniques… “ — Mirror Mirror

“In an era of nonstop photo documentation of personal style, a fashion illustration feels like a breath of fresh air…” — Dossier”s Weekly Newsletter

“Each piece balances fashion reference with personal artistic interpretation, creating a dialogue between the brand’s heritage and contemporary visual storytelling.” — Die Illustratoren

Chanel Illustrated presents a breathtaking selection of illustrations inspired by the iconic fashion house Chanel. The book is authorised by the brand itself. Chanel Illustrated combines the creative visions of some of the most respected contemporary illustrators, who work for brands like Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Longchamp, Miu Miu, Ferragamo and of course Chanel. The work of Aurore de la Morinerie, Posuka Demizu, Chloe Takahashi, Anna Blachut, Joanna Layla, Cecilia Carlstedt, Mila Gislon and many others showcases the versatility and timeless appeal of Chanel, from the famous tweed jacket to the iconic perfume bottle.

Chanel Illustrated is the first book in the Illustrated series. It’s a tribute to the heritage of a brand that has transformed the fashion world and continues to inspire, and that invariably appears in the top 5 of best-selling luxury brands. The book is an artwork in itself, blending fashion, art, and history. It’s a true collector’s item, for fans and collectors of the brand, but also for fashion professionals and fashionistas, fellow illustrators, and art enthusiasts.

Table of contents:
6 ANNA BLACHUT18 AURORE DE LA MORINERIE30 BLAIR BREITENSTEIN40 CECILIA CARLSTEDT50 CHLOE TAKAHASHI60 ELIZABETH LAMB SZÉKELY72 ÉLODIE CLAVIER80 GLADYS PERINT PALMER92 HWI102 JENNY CHUI110 JOANNA LAYLA122 KAROLINA PAWELCZYK132 KELLY SMITH142 LENA KER148 LYDIA BOURHILL154 MILA GISLON166 MIYUKI OHASHI178 NICOLE JARECZ188 NINA COSFORD202 POSUKA DEMIZU212 SHAY BEN IZHACK220 STEVEN QUILES232 TANYA CHULKOVA240 VIOLA LI

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“””It”s a delight to browse through the 200-plus pages of Chanel Illustrated, featuring a variety of illustration styles and techniques. Take Australian Kelly Smith, for example, whose hyperrealistic, almost photographic style was inspired primarily by Chanel”s lipsticks and iconic perfumes—well done.””””More artistic are the more abstract Chanel impressions of French artist Aurore de la Morinerie, which excel in their simplicity. Like the stylish watercolor of the Chanel No. 5 perfume on the cover of the beautifully produced Chanel Illustrated. An excellent choice.””””Discover the other talented illustrators yourself, which is sure to happen, because this book offers something for everyone in terms of style.”” ” – Mirror Mirror

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“In an era of nonstop photo documentation of personal style, a fashion illustration feels like a breath of fresh air — somewhat ironic given the medium’s roots…This studied spirit is beautifully captured in Chanel Illustrated, a recently released collection of hand-drawn interpretations by 25 illustrators from around the world of the maison”s iconic motifs, from its tweed jacket to the camellia flower.” – Dossier”s Weekly Newsletter

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“””On Tuesday, February 17, the publishing house Lannoo unveiled “”Chanel”” (2026), the very first officially illustrated book dedicated to the fashion house. Among the more than 200 pages of