"Coco Chanel's Notebook" Author: [France] Coco Chanel / [France] Patrick Morisse / [France] Jean-Christophe Napias Publisher: CITIC Press

Coco Chanel, an eternal legend and iconic icon in the fashion world, spent her life pursuing her own life, fighting for freedom for herself and for all women.

This book shows Chanel's unique attitude and views on life, her wise and avant-garde views on fashion, style, women, work, etc. - she never shy away from expressing and never avoids controversy. These bold, sharp and witty remarks reflect different aspects of Chanel. At the same time, Chanel's insight and advanced spirit of the times will continue to influence the younger generation of fashion practitioners.

About myself: "I love to criticize. If one day I stop criticizing, my life will be over."

On fashion: "I hate to see women blindly conforming to fashion and sacrificing their individuality."

On fashion: “Clothes should be as dynamic as the woman who wears them.”

On work: “The charm of work is far greater than money.”

About time: "The appearance of 20-year-old is natural, the appearance of 30-year-old is shaped by life, and the appearance of 50-year-old is created by yourself."

On elegance: "Elegance belongs to women who have found peace and self."

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Coco Chanel, a French fashion designer and founder of the famous brand Chanel.

Her modernist views and simple yet expensive designs gave women freedom of movement while maintaining gentleness and elegance. Her influence on the fashion industry led to her being named one of the "100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century" by Time magazine.

Chanel is independent and feminine. She created a legend in the fashion industry while actively pursuing her own life. She is herself a model of female autonomy and a symbol of women in the new era.