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Local Author Reveals an Inside Look into the Life of Coco Chanel

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Good reads aren’t always published by the best-known companies; local RISD alumnus, writer and painter Richard Parker offers a self-published book that will astonish any true fashionista. In The Improbable Return of Coco Chanel, As Witnessed by her Assistant Richard Parker, Parker reveals his life as an assistant to Coco Chanel - yes, the Coco Chanel - during her comeback in the 50s. At the age of 71, Chanel was encouraged to create a showroom in Manhattan inspired by her Paris apartment for her new line of perfumes. With much controversy between her American brand’s chairman and the exhibit designer, progression slowed down and Parker had no other option but to take most of the project into his own hands. What seemed to be an overwhelming task turned into a deep understanding and true empathy of the fashion icon, who had been labeled by some as a prostitute and a partner of the Nazis. In reality, what he found was a hard-working, caring and independent woman who had made a name for herself. In his book, readers will get a first-hand glimpse of the real Coco Chanel and clarification of the rumors that changed how many viewed her during her lifetime. With Richard’s hands-on experiences and thorough research, readers are in for a fascinating ride. To grab a copy of Richard Parker’s work, download it digitally or purchase a hard copy at Amazon, Barnes and Noble or at any independent bookstore.

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