Dramatic Portrayal: Coco Chanel - An Intimate Look at a Style Icon

Barbara Rinella, Book Reviewer/Dramatist

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of Coco Chanel's first shop in Deauville, France in 1813, Barbara Rinella has created a special tribute to this quintessential woman of style! Drawing upon two books, 'The Power of Style' by Annette Tapert and Diana Edkins and Lisa Chaney's 2011 biography, Coco Chanel: An Intimate Life, Barbara reveals Coco to us. Beginning with the little French girl, Gabrielle Jeanne Chanel, who spent her early years in an orphanage, gained her nickname from singing cafe concerts about a little lost dog, and evolved to found an empire of style, Barbara then takes us though Coco's life and experiences. Who was the great love of her life? What connection did she make with Winston Churchill? Why did she turn to her lucky number 5? Come to meet Coco, and feel free to wear your best Chanel suit or that fabulous treasure she invented: the little black dress!
Pre-registration is recommended. To register, call NSSC at 847-784-6030. Web site: www.nssc.org

Friday, 10/4, 1 - 2pm