Publisher: Rizzoli/Flammarion
Measurements: 9.74" x 12.48" x 1.47"
Condition: New
Format: Hardcover
In 1928, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel created La Pausa, an elegant villa nestled in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin on the French Riviera. Personally overseeing its design and decoration, Chanel made it her sanctuary for many years. It became a gathering place for her close circle, which included prominent figures from the worlds of art, culture, and high society—among them the Duke of Westminster, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and Jean Cocteau.
Transporting readers to the lively spirit of the Côte d’Azur during the 1930s, this book explores every dimension of Chanel’s coastal retreat. It delves into the villa’s design and construction, its distinctive architectural style and gardens, and the creative minds it drew into its orbit. The edition features refined details such as a cloth-bound cover in Orient blue, a portrait of the villa set into the front, rich seven-color printing across two types of paper, and reproductions of rare documents—letters between Chanel and Picasso and Dalí, along with architectural drawings.
Through insightful essays, archival treasures, and a dialogue between Yana Peel and architect Peter Marino—who recently led the villa’s restoration—the book captures the spirit and legacy of La Pausa. More than just a home, it stands as a testament to Chanel’s vision, offering a glimpse into her intimate, artistic world.
Publisher: Rizzoli/Flammarion
Measurements: 9.74" x 12.48" x 1.47"
Condition: New
Format: Hardcover
In 1928, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel created La Pausa, an elegant villa nestled in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin on the French Riviera. Personally overseeing its design and decoration, Chanel made it her sanctuary for many years. It became a gathering place for her close circle, which included prominent figures from the worlds of art, culture, and high society—among them the Duke of Westminster, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and Jean Cocteau.
Transporting readers to the lively spirit of the Côte d’Azur during the 1930s, this book explores every dimension of Chanel’s coastal retreat. It delves into the villa’s design and construction, its distinctive architectural style and gardens, and the creative minds it drew into its orbit. The edition features refined details such as a cloth-bound cover in Orient blue, a portrait of the villa set into the front, rich seven-color printing across two types of paper, and reproductions of rare documents—letters between Chanel and Picasso and Dalí, along with architectural drawings.
Through insightful essays, archival treasures, and a dialogue between Yana Peel and architect Peter Marino—who recently led the villa’s restoration—the book captures the spirit and legacy of La Pausa. More than just a home, it stands as a testament to Chanel’s vision, offering a glimpse into her intimate, artistic world.
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