A three-part series presented in a sleek slipcase, 'Chanel' is Assouline's comprehensive narration of Chanel, the iconic French fashion house that is arguably one of the most recognised brands in history. Starting with the beginnings of the house, which was founded by Gabrielle Chanel on an aesthetic based her own personal style of chic modernity, the trilogy charts the brand's rise to prominence via vivid images and quotations, and dissects the house's three arms — Chanel Fashion, Chanel Jewellery and Chanel Perfume — that have made Chanel famous.