THE BOOK / N°5 CULTURE CHANEL

By Crash redaction

The latest book released by Chanel and published by Editions de la Martinière is all about the maisons’s signature fragrance, which has been accompanied by the ultimate and successful exhibition « N5 Culture Chanel » , held in Paris at the Palais De Tokyo from may 5th till June 5th.

Apart from the fragrance itself, the book reveals the links which connects Chanel N5 to specific moments in time and to the Avant-garde movement it spanned.

The works of art, photographies, archives and objects exhibited are providing an account of the many inspirations which fed the imagination and world of Mademoiselle Chanel.

They echo her inner thoughts and shed light on this unique and timeless perfume; whether through her favorite destinations like Venice, Russia or her villa, La Pausa or through the creations of her artist, poet and musician friends Cocteau, Picasso, Apollinaire, Stravinsky, Picabia.

Focusing on the long lasting attachments between Chanel and the arts, « N5 Culture Chanel » seeks to reveal the timeless and iconic artistic essence of the N5 perfume.

The book is available in french and english in selected stores and on Colette.fr 

Deborah De Groot