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A New Chanel Retrospective Shows How the Suit Became Cool.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Rappaport, Sarah 3 of 3

Abstract

"Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto", which opens on Saturday, Sept. 16, doesn't quite reach the dazzling heights of those two exhibitions, but it's a stylish tribute to her work and cultural capital and will be a must-see show for fans. "Chanel was a master of her art, and one of the most influential figures of 20th century western fashion", explained V&A director Tristram Hunt at the exhibition's media launch. (Bloomberg) -- London's V&A Museum has been staging blockbuster fashion exhibitions over the past decade: The theatrical and punk "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" show broke attendance records; the museum was open overnight to accommodate demand. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2023/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Exhibition Review
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:172003756
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