There is often a misconception that Chanel No. 5 was meant to smell like roses or jasmine. In the 1920s, when it was created, ...
The accessory — which doubles as a diamond ring — takes its inspiration from the design of the iconic perfume bottle. By Lindsay Talbot A 1927 colored lithograph by the French artist Georges Goursat, ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about haute couture and fashion history. 5/7/32: English socialite, Lady Pamela Smith (1914- 1982), standing beside French ...