Do you know Coco Chanel? These books will introduce you to her timeless style

Coco Chanel emphasised designs that allowed women to move freely and without hindrance. Photo composite: File pic

Gabrielle Chanel, more frequently known as Coco Chanel, shook up the codes of women's fashion, emphasising designs that allowed women to move freely and without hindrance.

A true icon of style, the designer imagined a modern, timeless wardrobe, combining chic and comfort, whose legacy is still very present in the style vernacular of today.