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Details: Inheriting a priceless vintage clothing collection sounds like every woman's dream come true. But when Charlotte Smith discovered that her American godmother, Doris Darnell, had made her custodian of more than three thousand pieces dating from 1790 to 1995, including originals by Chanel & Dior, she was more than a little daunted. From the moment Charlotte uncovered her first treasure, an exquisite 1920s evening dress, she was enchanted. But when she found her godmother's book of stories, the true value of her inheritancehit home. This wasn't a mere collection of beautiful things, it was a precious collection of women's lives. Tiny glimpses of our joys & disappointments, our entrances & exits, triumphant & tragic. In DREAMING OF DIOR, Charlotte shared some of her treasures & the stories of the women who wore them for the first time. Now, in DREAMING OF CHANEL;, with special appearances by Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Zandra Rhodes, Pucci & many more, Charlotte offers another unforgettable glimpse inside the magic wardrobe every woman would love to own. Charlotte Smith is custodian of a priceless vintage clothing collection, The Darnell Collection, she inherited from her Quaker godmother, Doris Darnell. Born in Hong Kong & raised in the United States, Charlotte has a degree in art history & has lived & worked in the United States, England & France. She now lives in Australia. After studying fashion design Grant Cowan moved to London to further his career & has worked as an illustrator on magazines like Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Glamour & Red Magazine. Ideal for: Women with an interest in designer clothing & vintage clothing collections. This hardback book has 292 pages & measures: 20.2 x 15 x 2.7cm