The elegance of the Little Black Dress. The simplicity of the Breton shirt. The luxury of the fragrance. These signatures exemplify the image of Chanel.

Emma Baxter-Wright has taught fashion journalism at University of the Arts London and UCA. She has contributed to many publications including the New York Observer, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire, and is the bestselling author of Little Book of Chanel and Chanel in 55 Objects. Emma lives in London.