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      By Rubin, Susan Goldman
       2018., Juvenile, Abrams Books for Young Readers Call No: B CHANEL    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Summary Note: "Award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin introduces readers to the most well-known fashion designer in the world, Coco Chanel. Beginning with the difficult years Chanel spent in an orphanage, Goldman Rubin traces Coco's development as a designer and demonstrates how her determination to be independent helped her gain worldwide recognition. Coco Chanel focuses on the obstacles Chanel faced as a financially independent woman in an era when women were expected to marry; as well as her fierce competition with the Italian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli; and some of her most memorable firsts for the fashion industry, including the little black dress, the quilted purse with gold chain, and the perfume Chanel No. 5. The book includes a bibliography, a list of where to see her work, and an index."--Provided by publisher.
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      By Rubin, Susan Goldman
       [2018]., Juvenile, Abrams Books for Young Readers Call No: HI-INT B CHA RUB    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Summary Note: "Award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin introduces readers to the most well-known fashion designer in the world, Coco Chanel. Beginning with the difficult years Chanel spent in an orphanage, Goldman Rubin traces Coco's development as a designer and demonstrates how her determination to be independent helped her gain worldwide recognition. Coco Chanel focuses on the obstacles Chanel faced as a financially independent woman in an era when women were expected to marry; as well as her fierce competition with the Italian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli; and some of her most memorable firsts for the fashion industry, including the little black dress, the quilted purse with gold chain, and the perfume Chanel No. 5. The book includes a bibliography, a list of where to see her work, and an index."--Provided by publisher.
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      By Rubin, Susan Goldman
       2018., Pre-adolescent, Abrams Books for Young Readers Call No: 921 CHANEL    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Summary Note: "Beginning with the difficult years Chanel spent in an orphanage, Goldman Rubin traces Coco's development as a designer and demonstrates how her determination to be independent helped her gain worldwide recognition"--Provided by publisher.
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      By Rubin, Susan Goldman
       2015., Abrams Books for Young Readers Call No: B    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Summary Note: Explore Elsa Schiaparelli's childhood in Rome, her introduction to high fashion in Paris, and her swift rise to success while taking care of her daughter, Gogo. She was inspired by and collaborated with contemporary artists involved in cubism and surrealism, especially Salvador Dali. With him, Schiaparelli produced whimsical designs such as a hat in the shape of a high-heeled pump, and a white organdy gown printed with a painting of a lobster. But throughout her dazzling career, she continued to compete with her rival Coco Chanel.
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      By Freistadt, Margo
       c2011, Adolescent, Morgan Reynolds Pub Call No: B   Edition: 1st ed.    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: Profiles in fashionSummary Note: Chronicles the history of the Kate Spade brand, describing how creators Kate Brosnahan and Andy Spade created a unique handbag company that rose to the top of the fashion world despite lack of money, untested ideas, and a lower price point than the high-end designers they competed with.
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      By Ungs, Tim
       2005., Juvenile, Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 920 UNGS    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Famous families.Summary Note: Examines the lives and careers of Paul McCartney and his daughter, fashion designer, Stella McCartney, and discusses how the famous singer was able to shield his children from the public eye and instill in them positive values.
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      By Weatherly, Myra
       c2009, Morgan Reynolds Pub. Call No: B   Edition: 1st ed.    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: Business leadersSummary Note: Profiles the life and achievements of Ralph Lauren, discussing his childhood, passion for fashion, founding of his clothing business, family, and other related topics.
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      By Todd, Anne M
       2007., Juvenile, Chelsea Call No: B    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Summary Note: Presents a biography of the famous women's fashion designer Vera Wang.