By Carolyn Asome
Evening Standard
Feb. 22, 2016
Few fashion houses invoke awe and wonder quite like Chanel. Enshrined in a protective halo of magic and secrecy, it has weathered world wars, financial crises and the vagaries of fashion to achieve a uniquely untouchable sartorial status. Such prestige is not achieved without creativity, craftsmanship and a hefty dose of mystery.