The Last Collection: A Novel of Elsa Schiaparelli and Coco Chanel
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An American woman becomes entangled in the intense rivalry between iconic fashion designers Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli in this captivating novel from the acclaimed author of The Beautiful American. Paris 1938. Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli are fighting for recognition as the most successful and influential fashion designer in France and their rivalry is already legendary. They oppose each other at every turn in both their politics and their designs: Chanels are classic elegant and practical; Schiaparellis bold experimental and surreal. When Lily Sutter a recently widowed young American teacher visits her brother Charlie in Paris he insists on buying her a couture dressa Chanel. Lily however prefers a Schiaparelli. Charlies beautiful and socially prominent girlfriend soon begins wearing Schiaparellis designs as well and much of Paris follows in her footsteps. Schiaparelli offers budding artist Lily a job at her store and Lily finds herself increasingly involved with Schiaparelli and Chanels personal war. Their fierce competition reaches new and dangerous heights as the Nazis and the looming threat of World War II bear down on Paris.
