Böcker av Chiara Pasqualetti Johnson

Beautiful. Cultured. Refined. Adored. Journalist. Philanthropist. Publisher. Jackie Kennedy was many things--among them, she was and remains the most iconic First Lady the United States has ever seen. Discreet and seductive, she lived a destiny of fortune, success, and mourning. This biographical photobook commemorates her intelligence and her style 30 years after her passing. Learn about the woman captivating enough to win the respect of the powerful and the love of the people. Discover the Jackie before and after her years as "Queen of America" and be captured by a story of aspirations, devastations, and rebirth.

"While there's no shortage of incredibly chic photos from Hepburn's time in the spotlight here, original sketches of Holly Golightly's costumes and jewels truly can't be missed." - Natural Diamonds "This entrancing book portrays Hepburn's majesty both on and off screen, giving us a refined and informed look at the actress's life."  - The Lady An unrivalled icon of grace and femininity, Audrey Hepburn is perhaps the most beloved star in the history of cinema. She enchanted millions of people with the sweetness of her smile and her inimitable style and was able to renew her image throughout the decades, anticipating fashion trends and establishing a new ideal of beauty. This volume retraces Hepburn's incredible rise, from the early years to her worldwide fame.The book is divided into four sections: 'A Star is Born', which follows Audrey's first steps into the spotlight as a doe-eyed dancer; 'The Golden Age', how Audrey became the muse of Hubert de Givenchy and gave Hollywood a new ideal of elegance; 'A Diva's Style', which touches on Breakfast at Tiffany's, where Holly Golighty went down in the history of cinema with her sunglasses and little black dress, along with many others of Audrey's later film work; and 'Saving the Children'. This final section of the book puts great emphasis on her humanitarian work as UNICEF ambassador, on the side of all the children of the world. Both on screen and in real life, Audrey has remained faithful to the elegance of understatement and kindness, hidden behind her unforgettable smile.

Born in 1921, Chanel No. 5 has never stopped being seductive. For a century, it has resisted the whims of fashion and the passing of time, as if Coco Chanel had found the formula for eternal femininity. What is the secret to its success?

Coco Chanel was founder and queen of a fashion empire, and her name is forever linked to an unmistakable style. Before all this, Mademoiselle Coco was Gabrielle, a poor orphan who rejected convention and put her independence above all else. With her grit and tenacity, she made her fortune and restored freedom to women.

Women can change the world. They have already done so in the past, they continue to do it today, and they will always do it in the future, following the example of extraordinary female figures that were capable of challenging conventions and changing history.