Chanel Illustrated

"""It's a delight to browse through the 200-plus pages of Chanel Illustrated, featuring a variety of illustration styles and techniques. Take Australian Kelly Smith, for example, whose hyperrealistic, almost photographic style was inspired primarily by Chanel's lipsticks and iconic perfumes—well done."" ""More artistic are the more abstract Chanel impressions of French artist Aurore de la Morinerie, which excel in their simplicity. Like the stylish watercolor of the Chanel No. 5 perfume on the cover of the beautifully produced Chanel Illustrated. An excellent choice."" ""Discover the other talented illustrators yourself, which is sure to happen, because this book offers something for everyone in terms of style."" " - Mirror Mirror
"In an era of nonstop photo documentation of personal style, a fashion illustration feels like a breath of fresh air — somewhat ironic given the medium’s roots...This studied spirit is beautifully captured in Chanel Illustrated, a recently released collection of hand-drawn interpretations by 25 illustrators from around the world of the maison's iconic motifs, from its tweed jacket to the camellia flower." - Dossier's Weekly Newsletter
"""On Tuesday, February 17, the publishing house Lannoo unveiled ""Chanel"" (2026), the very first officially illustrated book dedicated to the fashion house. Among the more than 200 pages of drawings it contains, several bear the signature of a Swiss talent: Anna Blachut."" ""Conceived by Belgian journalist Siska Lyssens, ""Chanel"" launches the Illustrated series. This first volume, authorized by the prestigious French fashion house itself, celebrates the legacy of a brand that ""revolutionized women's fashion and remains among the top five best-selling luxury brands in the world,"" according to the publisher."" ""Throughout its pages, iconic Chanel symbols—the tweed jacket, the legendary perfume bottle, pearls, camellias—are reimagined through the eyes of Anna Blachut and 24 other carefully selected contemporary illustrators."" ""Aurore de la Morinerie, Posuka Demizu, Chloe Takahashi, Joanna Layla, and Cecilia Carlstedt … All are renowned for their ability to capture the spirit of the times and have collaborated with houses such as Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Longchamp, Miu Miu, and Salvatore Ferragamo. Alongside their illustrations, the book traces each artist's career and their personal connection to Chanel.""" - ELLE Switzerland
"""This is Chanel Illustrated by Syska Lyssens, published by the Belgian publishing group Lannoo (256 pages, €29.99). It's a tribute to the legacy of a brand that has transformed the world of fashion and continues to inspire, consistently ranking among the top five best-selling luxury brands in the world, according to Lannoo's presentation."" ""Authorized by the house of Chanel, the book brings together the works of 24 of the most important international haute couture illustrators. Each artist has reinterpreted Chanel icons, from the legendary tweed jacket to the iconic perfume bottle, through their own distinctive style."" ""The result is a volume that captures the essence and timeless allure of the brand, thanks to the talent of artists such as Aurore de la Morinerie, Posuka Demizu, Chloe Takahashi, Anna Blachut, Joanna Layla, Cecilia Carlstedt, and Mila Gislon.""" - Fashion United Italy
"""Each piece balances fashion reference with personal artistic interpretation, creating a dialogue between the brand’s heritage and contemporary visual storytelling."" ""The work appears across several spreads, transforming the book into a gallery-like experience that celebrates both couture and creativity.""" - Die Illustratoren
Chanel Illustrated was featured by the Fashion Mommy. - Fashion Mommy